The nerve that carries signals from the retina to the visual cortex of the cerebrum is the nerve.

The nerve that carries signals from the retina to the visual cortex of the cerebrum is the optic nerve. The optic nerve is crucial in the process of vision as it transmits visual information received from the photoreceptors in the retina (rods and cones) to the brain, where the information is processed and interpreted as images.

The optic nerve is made up of the axons of the retinal ganglion cells, which gather the electrical impulses generated by the photoreceptors in response to light. Once the signals reach the visual cortex located in the occipital lobe of the cerebrum, they undergo complex processing, allowing us to perceive shapes, colors, and motion. The optic nerves from both eyes converge at the optic chiasm, where some of the nerve fibers cross to the opposite side of the brain, ensuring that visual information from both eyes is integrated for depth perception and a coherent visual field. This anatomical structure is vital for normal visual function and understanding our environment.