eye quiz Flashcards
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Cornea
- protective film
2
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Iris
- muscular structure that regulates the amount of light
3
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Lens
- focuses light
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Sclera
- protective, maintains shape
5
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Choroid
- contained blood vessels (o2 and nutrients), and maintains volume & temp
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Retina
- photo receptors, receive and process light image
7
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Fovea
- highest visual aquity, central vision, color, fine details
8
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8
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Optic Disc (blind spot)
- congregation of all rods/cones
9
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Optic Nerve
- relay action potential to the base of the brain
10
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Vitreous Humor
- gives shape, regulates pressure
11
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Zonules
- holds lens in place
12
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12
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Ciliary Body
- make fluid to help iris contract
13
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Aqueous Humor
- protective layer/ hydrates eye tissue
14
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Pupil
- dilates and contracts to control incoming light
