The eye

Question 1

What we see

Answer 1

Electromagnetic waves (projected by light) that are reflected from objects. Dependent on frequency (slow or long waves) you see colours

Question 2

Human eye sensitivity

Answer 2

Wavelengths between 400-700 nm

Question 3

Primary visual pathway

Answer 3

Route from the eye to the visual cortex in the occipital lobe.

Visual field info is projected onto retina. Left is sent to right side (contralateral)

Question 4

Optic chiasm

Answer 4

Part where the nerves partially cross in the brain.

Question 5

The eye

Answer 5

Light is filtered by cornea, pupil and lens, and than projected on retina (upside down)

Question 6

Fovea

Answer 6

What is in your fixation. What you’re not fixated on is presented parafovially.

Question 7

Retina

Answer 7

Filled with photoreceptors. Rods and Cones

Question 8

Rods

Answer 8

Primarily concerned with perception of light (parafovea)

Question 9

Cones

Answer 9

Concerned with wave length so color and detail (at fovea)

Question 10

Blind spot

Answer 10

Filled by brain, is where the nerve passes the eye.