The Cell of the Retina That Produces an Action Potential

Question

The cell of the retina that produces an action potential that goes to the brain is a(n)
A) bipolar cell.
B) photoreceptor.
C) ganglion cell.
D) amacrine cell.
E) horizontal cell.

Accepted Answer

Ganglion cells are the only cells in the retina that produce action potentials that travel to the brain via the optic nerve. Bipolar cells, photoreceptors, amacrine cells, and horizontal cells are all involved in processing visual information within the retina, but do not produce action potentials that leave the retina.