Lens Flashcards
1
Q
Describe Lens
A
specialized epithelial tissue
2
Q
What is lens responsible for?
A
Fine- tuning an image that is projected onto retina
3
Q
In order for lens to fine tune it must be/ have?
A
Be transparent
Have a higher refractive index than the medium its suspended in
Have flexible refractive surfaces with the proper curvature
4
Q
How is cataract formed?
A
Disruption of precise organization of the lens fiber cells or damage to the proteins
