The Senses Flashcards
1
Q
Schlera
A
Preserves the shape of the eye
2
Q
Choroid
A
Pigmented to prevent reflection of light within the eye
Contains many blood vessels
3
Q
Retina
A
Contains rods and cones (light receptors)
4
Q
Fovea
A
Yellow Spot
Place of acute visions
Has most receptors
5
Q
Cornea
A
Transparent to allow light through
6
Q
Ciliary body/muscle
A
Alters the shape of the lens
7
Q
Lens
A
Transparent
Provides fine adjustment for focusing light on the retina
8
Q
Aqueous humour
A
Fluid
Gives shape
9
Q
Vitreous humour
A
Jelly-like
Gives shape
10
Q
Iris
A
Controls the amount of light entering the eye
Makes pupils dilate or constrict
11
Q
Pupil
A
A hole
Allows light in the lens
Can shape its size
12
Q
Blind spot
A
Has no rods or cones
13
Q
Suspensory ligament
A
Holds lens in place
14
Q
Conjunctiva
A
Protective membrane
15
Q
Rods and Cones
A
Sensory nerve cells
Found in retina
