eye parts Flashcards
1
Q
lens
A
focuses light on retina
2
Q
iris
A
controls amount of light entering the eye
3
Q
cornea
A
bends/refracts light
4
Q
conjunctiva
A
protects cornea
5
Q
ciliary muscle
A
alters thickness of lens for focusing
6
Q
choroid
A
black layer
prevents internal reflection of light
7
Q
vitreous humour
A
transparent jelly
8
Q
retina
A
contains light-sensitive cells
rod
cone
9
Q
fovea
A
most sensitive part of the retina located within the retina
containing only cone cells
10
Q
blind spot
A
no light sensitive cells where optic nerve leaves eye
11
Q
sclera
A
protective layer
12
Q
iris
A
controls amount of light entering eye
13
Q
optic nerve
A
carries impulses to the brain
14
Q
suspensory ligaments
A
hold lens of eye in place
