The Optic Nerves Extend Posteriorly and Medially from the Eyes

Question

The optic nerves extend posteriorly and medially from the eyes, and merge at the
A)optic chiasma.
B)infundibulum.
C)corpus callosum.
D)fornix.
E)cerebral peduncle.

Accepted Answer

The optic nerves merge at the optic chiasma, which is located at the base of the brain, just above the pituitary gland.