The Nervous System - Parts of The Eye Flashcards
1
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Cornea :
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Clear covering of eye
Helps refract and focus light
2
Q
Lens :
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Transparent structure behind the eye
Refracts and focus the light
3
Q
Pupil :
A
Hole in the centre of the iris
Controls the amounts of light entering the eye
4
Q
Iris :
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Pigmented tissue
Controls the amount of light entering the eye
5
Q
Conjuntiva :
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Layer covering the cornea and the scalers
Helps to lubricate the eye
6
Q
Suspensory Ligament
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Ligament connecting the ciliary muscle and the lens
Involved in controlling accommodation (focusing)
7
Q
Ciliary Muscles :
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Rings f muscles connected go lens via suspensory ligaments Controls accomadation (focusing)
8
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Retina :
A
Inner layer of the eye contra jgn road and cones
Responds to light stimulus
9
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Optic Nerve :
A
Sensory nerve
Carries nerve impulses from the retina to the brain
