The EYE Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the function of the eye?

A

To gather light and send information to the brain, allowing us to see.

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2
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Function of the CORNEA?

A

refracts light

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3
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Function of the LENS?

A

it’s the muscle that controls the pupil size (how much light enters the eye)

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4
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Function of the RETINA?

A

light receptors

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Function of the OPTIC NERVE?

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carries electrical impulses between the eye and the brain

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Function of the SCELERA?

A

white, tough, protective layer

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7
Q

What is HYPEROPIA?

A

long-sightedness

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What is MYOPIA?

A

short-sightedness

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How do you correct HYPEROPIA?

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convex lens, which converges the light

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How do you correct MYOPIA?

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concave lens

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