Eye Anatomy Flashcards

1
Q

What is the function of the cornea?

A

To focus light into the eye.

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2
Q

True or False: The iris controls the amount of light entering the eye.

A

True

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3
Q

What structure is responsible for changing the shape of the lens to adjust focus?

A

Ciliary muscles

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4
Q

What is the role of the retina in the eye?

A

To convert light into electrical signals for the brain.

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5
Q

Which part of the eye contains the highest concentration of cones for color vision?

A

Fovea

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6
Q

What is the function of the optic nerve?

A

To transmit visual information from the retina to the brain.

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7
Q

What is the primary visual cortex responsible for?

A

Processing visual information received from the eyes.

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8
Q

Fill in the blank: Light enters the eye through the ________.

A

Pupil

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9
Q

What is the purpose of the vitreous humor in the eye?

A

To maintain the shape of the eyeball.

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10
Q

What is the function of the optic chiasm?

A

To combine and relay visual information from both eyes to the brain.

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11
Q

True or False: The brain interprets the electrical signals from the retina to create visual images.

A

True

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12
Q

Which part of the brain is responsible for processing visual information received from the eyes?

A

Occipital lobe

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13
Q

What is the purpose of the aqueous humor in the eye?

A

To provide nutrients and maintain pressure in the eye.

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14
Q

What is the function of the optic tract in the brain?

A

To relay visual information from the optic chiasm to the brain.

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15
Q

Which part of the eye contains the highest concentration of rods for low-light vision?

A

Peripheral retina

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16
Q

Fill in the blank: The lens of the eye refracts light to focus an image on the ________.

A

Retina

17
Q

What is the purpose of the fovea in the eye?

A

To provide sharp central vision.

18
Q

True or False: The optic nerve carries visual information to the brain for processing.

A

True

19
Q

What is the function of the lateral geniculate nucleus in the brain?

A

To relay visual information from the optic tract to the visual cortex.

20
Q

Which part of the eye contains the highest density of ganglion cells for transmitting visual information to the brain?

A

Optic disc

21
Q

True or False: The visual cortex is located in the frontal lobe of the brain.

A

False

22
Q

What is the role of the superior colliculus in the brain?

A

To help orient the eyes towards visual stimuli.

23
Q

Fill in the blank: The optic chiasm is located at the base of the ________.

A

Brain

24
Q

What is the function of the suprachiasmatic nucleus in the brain?

A

To regulate the circadian rhythm based on light input.