The Eye

Question 1

Choroid

Answer 1

This layer of the eye contains blood vessels which lines the back of the eye and is located between the retina and sclera

Question 2

Ciliary body

Answer 2

This is a structure in the eye containing muscle and is located behind the iris

Question 3

Cornea

Answer 3

This layer of the eye is the clear, front window which transmits and focuses light into the eye

Question 4

Fovea

Answer 4

This part of the eye is in the center of the macula and works to provide sharp vision

Question 5

Iris

Answer 5

This is the colored part of the eye which helps to regulate the amount of light entering into the pupil

Question 6

Lens

Answer 6

This part of the eye is transparent and focuses light rays onto the retina

Question 7

Macula

Answer 7

This are of the eye is located in the retina and contains light sensitive cells, allowing for sharper vision

Question 8

Optic nerve

Answer 8

This is a bundle of over 1 million nerves which transmits the visual messages from the eye to the brain

Question 9

Pupil

Answer 9

This part of the eye is the dark circle in the middle of the eye which allows light into the eye

Question 10

Retina

Answer 10

This layer of the eye lines the back of the eye, it senses light and creates electrical impulses which are sent through the optic nerve to the brain

Question 11

Sclera

Answer 11

This is the white, outer coat of the eye, surrounding the iris

Question 12

Vitreous humor

Answer 12

This is the clear, gelatinous substance which fills the central cavity of the eye

Question 13

Extra ocular muscles

Answer 13

These are the muscles which allow movement of the eye