Sensory System Flashcards
1
Q
Iris
A
Controls the amount of light let into the eye (acts as a shutter)
2
Q
Pupil
A
Opening through which light enters the back of the eye
3
Q
Lens
A
Focuses light on the retina
4
Q
Retina
A
Absorbs light and produces nerve impulses
5
Q
Optic nerve
A
Carries messages from the eye to the brain
6
Q
Ciliary muscle
A
Changes the shape of the lens when you look at near or far objects
7
Q
Cornea
A
Allows light to pass int the eye
