Cow Eye Disection

Question 1

A thin layer of cells that convert light into nerve signals

Answer 1

Cornea

Question 2

the dark circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, varying in size to regulate the amount of light reaching the retina.

Answer 2

Pupil

Question 3

a flat, colored, ring-shaped membrane behind the cornea of the eye, with an adjustable circular opening (pupil) in the center.

Answer 3

Iris

Question 4

A clear structure that refracts light and can change in curvature

Answer 4

Lens

Question 5

Works with the lens to refract light and helps the eye to focus

Answer 5

Retina

Question 6

The spot that cannot be seen out of

Answer 6

Blind spot

Question 7

The tube that transmits what you see to the brain

Answer 7

Optic nerve

Question 8

the white outer layer of the eyeball.

Answer 8

Sclera

Question 9

a reflective layer of the choroid in the eyes of many animals, causing them to shine in the dark. Humans don’t have it

Answer 9

Tapetum

Question 10

What are 2 things different about the human eye and the cow eye.

Answer 10

Human: no tapetum

Cow: tapetum