Unit 4: Balancing act Flashcards
1
Q
What receptor is this: light energy?
A
Photoreceptor
2
Q
What receptor is this: changes in concentration of chemicals?
A
Chemoreceptor
3
Q
What receptor is this: changes in energy heat?
A
Thermoreceptor
4
Q
What receptor is this: changes in pressure or movement?
A
Mechanoreceptor
5
Q
Describe the function of the: cornea?
A
Is a transparent part of the eye that covers the pupil.
6
Q
Describe the function of the: iris?
A
Is a pigmented soft muscle that controls the size of the pupil.
7
Q
Describe the function of the: lens?
A
Focuses the light on the retina.
8
Q
Describe the function of the: retina?
A
Contains the sensitive cells, cons, and rods.
