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The eye Flashcards

1
Q

White part of the eye

A

Sclera

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2
Q

Transparent portion of the sclera

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Cornea

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3
Q

Colored portion of the eye containing muscles

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Iris

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4
Q

Opening in center of iris

A

Pupil

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5
Q

Watery fluid that fills the anterior cavity of the eye

A

Aqueous humor

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6
Q

Clear oval structure

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Lens

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7
Q

Middle layer of tissue

A

Choroid

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8
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Gel like substance behind lens that helps to maintain the shape of the eye

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Vitreous humor

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9
Q

Photosensitive later that contains specialize nerve cells called rods and cones

A

Retina

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10
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Visual receptors sensitive to low intensity light that discriminate between shades of light and dark, and function in the perception of shapes and movement

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Rods

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11
Q

Visual receptors specialized for color perception and visual acuity (sharpness of vision)

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Cones

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12
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Area of sharpest vision in center of retina which contains the highest concentration of cones

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Fovea centralis

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13
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Area where the optic nerve leaves the eye (has no visual receptors)

A

Optic disk (blind spot)

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14
Q

Produce tears

A

Lacrimal glands

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15
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Conceding over the sclera and in we surface of the eyelids

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Conjunctiva

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16
Q

Irregular curvature of the eyeball

A

Astigmatism

17
Q

Opaque regions in the lens

A

Cataracts

18
Q

Normal vision

A

Emmetropia

19
Q

Nearsightedness

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Myopia

20
Q

Farsightedness

A

Hyperopia

21
Q

Presbus- old man
Opia- visual condition

Look of the ability of the lens to focus closely

A

Presbyopia

22
Q

Sex linked inherited condition occurring primarily in males

A

Color blindness

23
Q

Inflammation of the conjunctiva (pink eye)

A

Conjunctivitis

24
Q

Increase pressure due to an overproduction of aqueous humor or blockage of the caretaker venous sinus

A

Glaucoma

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