Unit 9 functions Flashcards
Adjust amount of light
Eyeball
Protect/catch foreign substances from entering the eye
Eye lashes
Carry tears/fluid into nasal cavity
Nasolacrimal duct
Protect internal structure
Sclera
Allow light to enter the eye
Pupil
Protect delicate tissue of the eye
Eyelids
Produce mucin to prevent surface of eye from dehydrated
Conjunctive
Bend light rays toward pupil
Cornea
Produce tears to clean/lubricate, deliver nutrition/oxygen, and prevent infection
Lacrimal glands
Removes waste and maintain internal chemical environment of eye
Aqueous humor
Focus on near/distance objects
Eyeball
Secret oil fluid to prevent eyelids from sticking
Tarsal glands
Drain tears from the eye
Lacrimal Sacs
Produce images and transmit to brain
Eyeball
Carry tears to surface of eye
Lacrimal ducts
Maintain shape of eye
Sclera
Spread a layer of tears to keep eye moist
Eyelids
Controls the diameter of pupil
Iris
A gel like liquid that maintain shape of eye
Vitreous humor
Prevent foreign substances from entering eye
Eyelids