Питання 20 з 30 · Тема: Sensor systems · Physiology

A 20-year-old woman came to the clinic after missing her last 2 periods. Her cycles are usually regular, occurring at 28-30 day interval with moderate bleeding and occasional abdominal pain. She also complains of progressively diminishing peripheral vision. Her doctor determined the loss of vision in the lateral halves of both retinas. What structure is likely to be affected, causing bitemporal hemianopsia in the patient?

1. A Left optic tract
2. B Right optic tract
3. C Optic chiasm
4. D Left optic nerve
5. E Right optic nerve

Правильна відповідь: C. Optic chiasm