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Flashcards in Eye Structures Deck (12)
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1
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Sclera

A

shapes the eye, protects, place of muscle attachment

2
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Cornea

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protects anterior surface of the eye, refracts light

3
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Iris

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controls pupils diameter

4
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pupil

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where light enters the eye

5
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Retina

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absorption of light, converts light to nerve signals

6
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fovea

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contains roots/cones

7
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optic disc

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area with no rods or cones, no image appears here, blind spot

8
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lens

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focuses incoming light onto the retina, shape determines degree of light refraction

9
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ciliary muscle

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change lens shape for far/near vision

10
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lacrimal sac

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area where tears are drained into

11
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optic nerve

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CN2, carries neuron signals from the eye to brain

12
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CHoroid membrain

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capillary bed

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