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Parts Of The Eye Flashcards

1
Q

What is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber?

A

Cornea

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What is the colored part of the eye that controls the amount of light entering the eye?

A

Iris

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What is the opening in the center of the iris that allows light to enter the eye?

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Pupil

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4
Q

What is the tough, white outer layer of the eye that maintains the shape of the eye and protects the inner structures?

A

Sclera

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5
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What is the innermost layer of the eye that contains cells that detect light and color?

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Retina

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What is the structure in the eye that changes shape to focus light onto the retina?

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Lens

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What is the fluid-filled chamber between the cornea and the lens that helps maintain the eye’s shape?

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Aqueous humor

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What is the jelly-like substance that fills the back of the eye and helps maintain its shape?

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Vitreous humor

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9
Q

What is the muscle in the eye that controls the size of the pupil?

A

Pupil sphincter muscle

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10
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What is the muscle in the eye that controls the shape of the lens for focusing?

A

Ciliary muscle

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True or False: The cornea is responsible for controlling the amount of light entering the eye.

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False

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12
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True or False: The retina is the outer layer of the eye.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The ________ changes shape to focus light onto the retina.

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Lens

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14
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Which part of the eye contains cells that detect light and color?

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Retina

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15
Q

What is the function of the iris in the eye?

A

Controls the amount of light entering the eye

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16
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What is the primary function of the cornea?

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To refract light entering the eye

17
Q

Which part of the eye helps maintain its shape and provide nutrients to the surrounding tissues?

A

Aqueous humor

18
Q

What is the main function of the vitreous humor in the eye?

A

To maintain the shape of the eye

19
Q

What muscle controls the size of the pupil?

A

Pupil sphincter muscle

20
Q

What muscle controls the shape of the lens for focusing?

A

Ciliary muscle

21
Q

What is the function of the sclera in the eye?

A

To maintain the shape of the eye and protect the inner structures

22
Q

What is the function of the vitreous humor in the eye?

A

To maintain the shape of the eye

23
Q

What is the function of the ciliary muscle in the eye?

A

To control the shape of the lens for focusing

24
Q

What is the function of the aqueous humor in the eye?

A

To help maintain the eye’s shape and provide nutrients to the surrounding tissues

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