Retina Flashcards
What layer of the eye is located beneath the Uvea/Choriod and is where nervous impulses are created?
Retina
What are the two photo receptor cells of the retina?
Rods and Cones
The retina contains bipolar neurons. What are bi polar neurons?
They have 2 ends to receive and transmit
The retina contains Ganglion cells that contain long axons that stretch out to form what?
The Optic Nerve
The Rods in the Retina are sensitive to what?
Light and Dark
The Cones in the Retina are sensitive to what?
Color
What shape is the lens when the suspensory ligaments are relaxed?
Convex (elliptical/ oval)
What shape is the lens when the suspensory ligaments are contracted?
Round
The changing of the lens shape in response to the suspensory ligaments is called what?
Accommodation (Focus)
Name the 3 compartments of the eye
Anterior Chamber
Posterior Chamber
Vitreous Compartment
Which fluid is produced in the Ciliary Body?
Aqueous Humor (Supplies Nutrients)
Which Fluid is produced in the Vitreous Compartment?
Vitreous Humor
