The retina is the innermost layer of the vertebrate eye, containing photoreceptor cells and neurons, and transmits images to the brain via the optic nerve.
La retina es la capa más interna del ojo de los vertebrados, que contiene células fotorreceptoras y neuronas, y transmite imágenes al cerebro a través del nervio óptico.
| Front | retina |
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| Back | The innermost layer of the vertebrate eye, containing photoreceptor cells (rods and cones) and neurons; transmits images formed by the lens to the brain via the optic nerve. |
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