Eyes Flashcards
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Retina
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A sheet of cells at the back of the eye that detect light
2
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Lens
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A transparent rounded structure within the eye that focuses light to see something close or far away
3
Q
Cornea
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The transparent layer at the front of the eye that protects the iris and pupil
4
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Pupil
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An opening in the center of the iris that allows light to enter the eye
5
Q
Iris
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The colorful structure surrounding the pupil that controls the size of the pupil
6
Q
Optic nerve
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Signals from the cells in the retina are carried by a nerve to the brain where the signals are converted into the images we see
