Question

The nerve which carries the message from retina to the brain is known as

• A. Auditory nerve
• B. Optic nerve
• C. Spinal nerve
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Optic nerve

• The optic nerve is also known as cranial nerve II.
• It is a paired nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.
• In humans, the optic nerve is derived from optic stalks during the seventh week of development and is composed of retinal ganglion cell axons and glial cells. Hence, The nerve which carries the message from retina to the brain is known as the optic nerve.

So, the correct answer is 'optic nerve'.