Senses Development and Learning Flashcards
Wavelength
Perceived Color
Hue
color and shade of color
Intensity
Degree of energy
Retina
It contains two types of receptors: rods and cones; has layers of neurons that begin the processing of visual information
Accommodation
Process by which the eyes lens changes shape to focus near or far objects on the retina
Rods
Detect, black, white, grey, and peripheral and twilight
Cones
Are clustered near the center of the retina, detect fine detail and colors
Optic Nerve
Responsible for getting information collected by your eye into your brain so that your brain can make sense of the information and you can comprehend what you are seeing.
Short Wavelength
High Frequency
Long Wavelength
Low Frequency
Cornea
The portion of the eye through which light passes through which light passes and is bent to help provide foucs
Pupil
A small adjustable opening through which the light passes through
Iris
A colored muscle surrounding the pupil that controls its size
Lens
Focuses incoming light rays onto an image on the retina on the eyeballs sensitive inner surface
Blind Spot
An area where a person’s view is obstructed.
