Key Words Flashcards
1
Q
Lens
A
Where light is focused
2
Q
Cornea and conjunctiva
A
Refracts the light
The cornea is prospected by the conjunctiva
3
Q
Humours
A
Watery jelly fluid
Helps nourish the eye
4
Q
Sclerotic coat
A
Protective outer layer
5
Q
Cillirety muscles
A
Contracts and relax to change shape of eye to focus on far and near abject
6
Q
Optic nerve
A
Where nerve cells exit the eye
No rods or cones here
7
Q
Pupil
A
Where light enters the eye
8
Q
Iris
A
Controlled the amount of light to enter the eye by dilating and constructing the pupil
9
Q
Retina
A
At back of eye
Light sensitive cells- rods and cones
10
Q
Rods
A
Dark conditions
See our of corner of eye
11
Q
Cones
A
Lights conditions
View colour
Precise vision
12
Q
Macula
A
Where the cones and rods are held in the retina
13
Q
Fovea
A
Center in the macula
Contains cones only
