Eye Functions Flashcards
1
Q
Retina
A
tissue lining of the inner surface of the eye
2
Q
Optic Nerve
A
transmits visual info from the retina to the brain
3
Q
Blind Spot
A
where the optic nerve leaves the eye
4
Q
Iris
A
color part of eye that controls the diameter and size of the pupil and the amount of light reaching the retina
5
Q
Pupil
A
open part of eye that allows light to enter
6
Q
Cornea
A
transparent surface of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber of the eye
7
Q
Lens
A
refracts light onto the retina, bending the light for focal length
8
Q
Fovea
A
area of retina with greatest visual acuity
