Function Of Each Part Of The Eye Flashcards

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Iris

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Coloured area which controls the size of the pupil

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Cornea

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Clears window to the eye, helps focus the light rays

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Pupil

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Hole which allows some light in to the lens and retina and protects the retina

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Retina

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Contains 130 million light sensitive cells

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Optic nerve

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Carries signals from the light cells to the brain

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