Chapter 6 Eyeball Flashcards by Alexis Skoubis | Brainscape

Q

The tapetum does what?

A

Material that helps animal see at night

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Q

What sends electrical impulses to the brain

A

Optic nerve

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Q

Light sensing portion of the eye

A

Retina

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Q

Clear gel inside the eye

Helps the maintain its shape

A

Vitreous humor

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Q

Colored part of the eye

A

Iris

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Q

Changes shape when looking up close

About the size of a M&M

A

Lens

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Q

Front clear layer of the eye

All light must pass through this layer

A

Cornea

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Q

What is used to protect the eye?

A

Fat/muscle

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Q

Ways to protect the eye #1

A

Blinking

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Q

Eye gets protected bye your ………

A

Eye lashes

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Q

A way to protect the eye is “………….

A

Crying / watering

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