Camras and the human eye Flashcards

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What is the lens?

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the lens-shaped transparent object which refracts light so it focuses at a point.

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What is a retina?

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The region that makes up the back of the eye. It contains light sensitive cells.

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What is a photo-sensitive?

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Materials that react or change when they absorb light.

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What is an optic nerve?

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The nerve carries information from the eye to the brain.

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What is an iris?

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The iris is the colored part of your eye.

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