Lens and Optics Flashcards

Lens and Optics Study Guide

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What Is The Function Of The Cornea?

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Cornea- The clear protecting layer

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What Is The Function Of The Retina?

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Retina- Holds Image projected by the lens

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What Is The Function Of The Optic Nerve?

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Optic Nerve- Sends image to the brain

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What Is The Function Of The Sclera?

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Sclera- White Outer Layer which protects

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What Is The Function Of The Vitreous Humor?

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Vitreous Humor- Changes shape of the lens

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What Is The Function Of The Lens?

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Lens- Projects image to retina

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What Is The Function Of The Iris?

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Iris- Regulates the amount of light entering the eye, when there is a lot of light the iris closes the pupil to let less light in.

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What Is The Function Of The Aqueous Humor?

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Aqueous Humor- Produces liquid to keep the eye from drying out and shrivelling up

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What Is The Function Of The Tapetum?

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Tapetum- It reflects the invisible light

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What Is The Function Of The Blind Spot?

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Blind Spot- The spot where you can’t see things

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What Are Rods?

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Rods see the world in black and white

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What Are Cones?

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Cones sense color and need more light than rods do

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13
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Another Name For Aqeuous Humor Is What?

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Lacrimal

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What Are 3 Types Of Illusions?

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literal illusions, physiological illusions and cognitive illusions

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What Is A Mirage?

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A mirage is an illusion which is formed by the refraction and reflection of light and the road.

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16
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What Colors Do Cow Eyes Come In?

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Most cow eyes actually come in brown

17
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What Part Of The Eye is Similar To The Camera. (Retina)

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Card vs Retina

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What Part Of The Eye Is Similar To A Part In A Camera? (Iris)

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Diaphragm vs Iris

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What Part Of The Eye Is Similar To A Part In A Camera? (Pupil)

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Aperture vs Pupil

20
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What Part Of The Eye Is Similar To A Part In A Camera? (Lens)

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Lens vs Lens

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What Part Of The Eye Is Similar To A Part In A Camera? (Choroid)

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Black Point vs Choroid