Question

A small branch of the optic nerve, known as the ____ path extends directly from the retina to the scn.

Answer 1

Answer;

Retinohypothalamic path

A small branch of the optic nerve, known as the retinohypothalamic path extends directly from the retina to the SCN.

Explanation;

The SCN is an abbreviations for suprachiasmatic nucleus or nuclei; which is a region in the hypothalamus. that is responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.

Retinohypothalamic path is a neural input pathway that extends directly from the retina to the SCN.