Unit 9 functions Flashcards

1
Q

Adjust amount of light

A

Eyeball

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2
Q

Protect/catch foreign substances from entering the eye

A

Eye lashes

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3
Q

Carry tears/fluid into nasal cavity

A

Nasolacrimal duct

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4
Q

Protect internal structure

A

Sclera

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5
Q

Allow light to enter the eye

A

Pupil

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6
Q

Protect delicate tissue of the eye

A

Eyelids

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7
Q

Produce mucin to prevent surface of eye from dehydrated

A

Conjunctive

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8
Q

Bend light rays toward pupil

A

Cornea

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9
Q

Produce tears to clean/lubricate, deliver nutrition/oxygen, and prevent infection

A

Lacrimal glands

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10
Q

Removes waste and maintain internal chemical environment of eye

A

Aqueous humor

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11
Q

Focus on near/distance objects

A

Eyeball

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12
Q

Secret oil fluid to prevent eyelids from sticking

A

Tarsal glands

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13
Q

Drain tears from the eye

A

Lacrimal Sacs

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14
Q

Produce images and transmit to brain

A

Eyeball

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15
Q

Carry tears to surface of eye

A

Lacrimal ducts

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16
Q

Maintain shape of eye

17
Q

Spread a layer of tears to keep eye moist

18
Q

Controls the diameter of pupil

19
Q

A gel like liquid that maintain shape of eye

A

Vitreous humor

20
Q

Prevent foreign substances from entering eye