The Eye<3 Flashcards
1
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Iris
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The coloured part which controls the size of the pupil. In the bright light the pupil is small
2
Q
Cornea
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The cornea is a clear window to the eye it helps to focus the light rays
3
Q
Pupil
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The pupil is the hole which allows some light into the lens and retina. It protects the retina
4
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Lens
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The lens is able to adjust to create or focused image on the retina
5
Q
Retina
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The retina contains 130 million light sensitive cells
6
Q
Optic nerve
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The optic nerve carries the signals from the light cells to the Brain were pictures where ‘seen’
7
Q
Vitreous humor
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It maintains the round shape of the eye.and keep it connected to the retina
8
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Macula
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It translates light that enters the eye into images you see.
