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Week 1 Functions Flashcards

1
Q

What is the main function of the Conjunctiva?

A

Protect (especially from infection)

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What is the main function of the Cornea?

A

Focus

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3
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What is the main function of the Lens?

A

Focus

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What is the main function of the Iris?

A

Manage how much light is allowed into the eye

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What is the main function of the Ciliary Body?

A

Aqueous produced here, Accommodation

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What is the main function of the Sclera?

A

Structure/protection

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What is the main function of the choroid?

A

Nourishing the retina (part of the vascular/uveal layer)

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What is the main function of the Vitreous?

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Refracting light, structural

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What is the main function of the Retina?

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“Film” of the camera, carries signals and sends them to the optic nerve

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10
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What is the main function of the Macula?

A

Part of the retina responsible for “central vision”

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What is the main function of the
Fovea?

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“Fine print” of very detailed central vision

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12
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What is the main function of the Optic Nerve?

A

Transmits images to brain

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13
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What is the main function of the Pupil?

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Controls how much light enters the back of the eye

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14
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What are the 3 Vascular Layers of the eye?

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*Iris
*Ciliary Body
*Choroid

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15
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What are the 3 Nerve Layers of the eye?

A

*Retina
*Macula
*Optic Nerve

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16
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What is the main function of the Zonules?

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Hold lens in place in the eye

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