AP 105 Vision

Question 1

True or False: The retina is the innermost layer of tissue of the eye

Answer 1

True

Question 2

True or False: The rods and cones are light sensitive cells distributed over the retina

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Characteristics of the rod cells

Answer 3

-Most dense at the periphery of the retina
-Allow you to see gray tones under conditions of dim light
-Provide for peripheral vision
-More sensitive to light

Question 4

Characteristics of the cone cells

Answer 4

-Require high light levels to function
-Densest in the center of the retina
-Allow you to see detail under bright light conditions

Question 5

What is the primary function of focal vision?

Answer 5

Recognize and identify objects

Question 6

What is the primary function of the peripheral vision?

Answer 6

To orient oneself relative to the environment

Question 7

True or False: An object requires less motion to be seen in a clear blue sky than an object in a partly cloudy sky

Answer 7

False

Question 8

In mid-air collisions, the primary peripheral visual cue of _____ is not available. Therefore, you must acquire the target aircraft with your ____ vision, using the scanning technique

Answer 8

Motion: Central

Question 9

True or False: Perception/reaction time is affected by physiological and perceptual limitations

Answer 9

True

Question 10

True or False: Maximum scanning effectiveness is achieved by a series of short (long enough for the eye to focus), regularly spaced eye fixations

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What is the acronym used for reporting laser exposures?

Answer 11

LASER