Eye Structures & Function Flashcards
1
Q
Cornea
A
Controls and focuses light
2
Q
Lens
A
Changes focal distance
3
Q
Pupil
A
Controls amount of light let into the eye
4
Q
Anterior segment
A
Holds aqueous humor and provides nutrients for the eye
5
Q
Posterior chamber
A
Holds aqueous humor and provides nutrients for the eye
6
Q
Ciliary body
A
Produces aqueous humor
7
Q
Sclera
A
Protects and shapes eye, and is the place of anchoring for muscles
8
Q
Choroid
A
Nourishes, prevents light scatter
9
Q
Retina
A
Converts light into neuron signals
10
Q
Fovea centralis
A
Gives sharp central vision
11
Q
Macula lutea
A
Gives detailed central vision
12
Q
Ciliary zonule
A
Aqueous humor production and reabsorption
13
Q
Optic disk (blind spot)
A
Point of exit for ganglion cells
14
Q
Optic nerve
A
Transfers visual information from retina to vision center
15
Q
Posterior segment
A
Contains vitreous humor
