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Retinal ganglion cell

Okay kiddo, so imagine your eye is like a camera that takes pictures of things you see. The retina in your eye is kind of like the film inside the camera. It helps send messages to your brain about what you're seeing.

Now, the retinal ganglion cells are like little messengers that help send those messages to your brain. They take the information from the cells in the retina and send it through a long wire called the optic nerve to your brain.

These cells are really important because they help you see things clearly and make sense of what's going on around you. Without them, your brain wouldn't be able to understand what your eyes are seeing.

So, next time you learn about the parts of your eye, remember to think about those retinal ganglion cells and how they help you see!
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