Eye Functions

Question 1

sclera

Answer 1

the protective portion and an attachment point for muscles

Question 2

cornea

Answer 2

bend light rays that enter the eye

Question 3

choroids(arteries and veins)

Answer 3

nourish the eye

Question 4

iris

Answer 4

gives eye color

Question 5

ciliary body of pupil

Answer 5

focus the lens

Question 6

retina(rods and cones)

Answer 6

sends signals to optic nerve

Question 7

optic disc

Answer 7

exit to the optic nerve

Question 8

optic nerve

Answer 8

sensory visual information

Question 9

fovea centralis

Answer 9

region of only cones providing visual sharpness

Question 10

lens

Answer 10

changes shape to allow focusing of light on retina

Question 11

anterior segment

Answer 11

transmit light, support and maintain intraocular pressure

Question 12

posterior segment

Answer 12

transmit light, support and maintain intraocular pressure

Question 13

lacrimal gland

Answer 13

produce secretions to clean eye

Question 14

lateral rectus

Answer 14

turn eye laterally

Question 15

medial rectus

Answer 15

turn eye medially

Question 16

superior rectus

Answer 16

turn eye superiorly

Question 17

inferior rectus

Answer 17

turn eye inferiorly

Question 18

inferior oblique

Answer 18

turn eye inferiorly and laterally

Question 19

superior oblique

Answer 19

turn eye superiorly and laterally