Eye Flashcards
1
Q
Iris
A
Controls how much light enters the eye
In front of lens
2
Q
Pupil
A
Space in iris through which light passes
Between cornea and lens
3
Q
Aqueous humour
A
Between the pupil and cornea
4
Q
Cornea
A
Transparent front part of eye that allows some light to enter causing bending
Behind the conjunctiva
5
Q
Optic nerve
A
Contains neurones carrying information to the brain
Behind the eye
6
Q
Vitreous humour
A
Helps maintain the shape of the maintain the shape of the eye and keeps the retina against the wall of the eye
In the centre of the eye
7
Q
Lens
A
Refracts light
Behind the pupil and iris
8
Q
Retina
A
Inner coat of eye where light-sensitive cells are found
Around the vitreous humour
9
Q
Conjunctiva
A
Thin transparent protective outer covering
Covers the cornea
