Eye

Question 1

Cornea

Answer 1

Anterior clear portion of fibrous tunic

Question 2

Fovea Centralis

Answer 2

Retinal area providing greatest acuity

Question 3

Suspensory Ligaments

Answer 3

Attaches lens to ciliary body

Question 4

Lens

Answer 4

Biconvex structure that focus light

Question 5

Sclera

Answer 5

Posterior portion of fibrous tunic
“white” of the eye
tougher, outer layer, protects, gives shape to eye

Question 6

Conjuctiva

Answer 6

Protective mucous membrane covering sclera, lining eyelids

Question 7

Vascular Tunic

Answer 7

Choroid, ciliary body, and iris

Question 8

Iris

Answer 8

Regulates amount of light entering the eye
Colored part of eye
2 Intrinsic eye muscles

Question 9

Ciliary Body

Answer 9

Controls shape of lens for focusing

2 instrinsic eye muscles

Question 10

Retina

Answer 10

Location of photoreceptors

Question 11

Optic Disk

Answer 11

Also known as the “blind spot”

Point of origin of optic nerve

Question 12

Pupil

Answer 12

Opening in iris allowing light into eye

Question 13

Vitreous Body

Answer 13

Gel-like substance filling posterior cavity, holds retina in place

Question 14

Acqueous Humor

Answer 14

Fluid filling anterior cavity of eye

Question 15

Choroid

Answer 15

Black pigment absorbs stray light rays; blood vessels nourish retina