Module #5 Flashcards
What function does each structure have in eye defense?
Tears
Flushes away dirt and bacteria and provides nutrition to the eye
What function does each structure have in eye defense?
Conjunctiva
Protects eye from infection. Also provides lubrication with mucus secretion
What function does each structure have in eye defense?
Eyelashes
Catches particles in air before hitting the eye and warns of close objects
What function does each structure have in eye defense?
Eyelids
Bathes eye’s surface with fresh tears
What function does each structure have in eye defense?
Orbit
Encases the eye in bone that will not puncture the eye even if the bone is broken
Eye Anatomy
What is A?
Conjunctive
Eye Anatomy
What is B?
Sclera
Eye Anatomy
What is C?
Cornea
Eye Anatomy
What is D?
Aqueous humor
Eye Anatomy
What is E?
Pupil
Eye Anatomy
What is F?
Iris
Eye Anatomy
What is G?
Lens
Eye Anatomy
What is H?
Vitreous humor
Eye Anatomy
What is I?
Retina
Eye Anatomy
What is J?
Fovea
Eye Anatomy
What is K?
Optic nerve
Compare the vision quality of the macula and the optic disk
Macula: Most sensitive part of retina and gives the sharpest detail and best color discrimination
Optic disk: Has no light-sensitive cells and is the natural blind spot on the retina
Photoreceptor cell with 3 varieties for color discrimination
Cone
Photoreceptor cell that functions in very low light
Rod
The kind of cells densely packed in the fovea, but becoming fewer as you travel away from the fovea
Cone
The kind of cell that makes up the majority of the retina photoreceptor cells, especially in the peripheral retina
Rod
Result of not being able to make enough photo pigment
Night blindness
Usually the result of a lack of one of the types of cone cells
Color blindness
Also called photokeratitis
Snow blindness