Parts Of The Eye Flashcards
What is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber?
Cornea
What is the colored part of the eye that controls the amount of light entering the eye?
Iris
What is the opening in the center of the iris that allows light to enter the eye?
Pupil
What is the tough, white outer layer of the eye that maintains the shape of the eye and protects the inner structures?
Sclera
What is the innermost layer of the eye that contains cells that detect light and color?
Retina
What is the structure in the eye that changes shape to focus light onto the retina?
Lens
What is the fluid-filled chamber between the cornea and the lens that helps maintain the eye’s shape?
Aqueous humor
What is the jelly-like substance that fills the back of the eye and helps maintain its shape?
Vitreous humor
What is the muscle in the eye that controls the size of the pupil?
Pupil sphincter muscle
What is the muscle in the eye that controls the shape of the lens for focusing?
Ciliary muscle
True or False: The cornea is responsible for controlling the amount of light entering the eye.
False
True or False: The retina is the outer layer of the eye.
False
Fill in the blank: The ________ changes shape to focus light onto the retina.
Lens
Which part of the eye contains cells that detect light and color?
Retina
What is the function of the iris in the eye?
Controls the amount of light entering the eye
What is the primary function of the cornea?
To refract light entering the eye
Which part of the eye helps maintain its shape and provide nutrients to the surrounding tissues?
Aqueous humor
What is the main function of the vitreous humor in the eye?
To maintain the shape of the eye
What muscle controls the size of the pupil?
Pupil sphincter muscle
What muscle controls the shape of the lens for focusing?
Ciliary muscle
What is the function of the sclera in the eye?
To maintain the shape of the eye and protect the inner structures
What is the function of the vitreous humor in the eye?
To maintain the shape of the eye
What is the function of the ciliary muscle in the eye?
To control the shape of the lens for focusing
What is the function of the aqueous humor in the eye?
To help maintain the eye’s shape and provide nutrients to the surrounding tissues
