Question

Write the function of

Yellow spot

Answer 1

Yellow spot:

1. The macula lutea (commonly known as the yellow spot) is the most sensitive spot in the center of the light-sensitive retina behind the eye.
2. Yellow spots are responsible for vision, central vision, and color vision.
3. Yellow spots permit us to see details and perform tasks such as reading.
4. Yellow spots allow for very detailed vision, and the rest of the retina allows for peripheral (lateral) vision.
5. The macula lutea is a Latin term, the macula - "spot" and lutea - "yellow."
6. Yellow spots are only 5.5 millimeters in diameter.
7. Yellow is due to the yellow spot pigment and is mainly composed of dietary lutein and zeaxanthin.
8. Macula lutea allows us to see the world with clear vision.