Sheep eye dissection Flashcards

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1
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What is the primary purpose of sheep eye dissection?

A

To study the anatomy and function of the eye.

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True or False: The sclera is the outermost layer of the eye.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil.

A

cornea

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4
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What part of the eye contains the photoreceptor cells?

A

retina

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5
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What is the function of the lens?

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To focus light onto the retina.

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6
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What is the function of the vitreous humor?

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To maintain the shape of the eye and provide a pathway for light.

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7
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True or False: The iris controls the amount of light entering the eye.

A

True

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8
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the colored part of the eye.

A

iris

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9
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What is the role of the optic nerve?

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To transmit visual information from the retina to the brain.

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What is the main purpose of the choroid layer?

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To provide blood supply to the retina.

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11
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What structure in the eye helps to refract light?

A

cornea and lens

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12
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True or False: The aqueous humor is found in the anterior chamber of the eye.

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True

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13
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a gel-like substance that fills the space between the lens and the retina.

A

vitreous humor

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14
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What is the purpose of the pupil?

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To regulate the amount of light entering the eye.

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15
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Which layer of the eye is responsible for its shape?

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sclera

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16
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What is the function of the ciliary body?

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To control the shape of the lens for focusing.

17
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True or False: The retina is responsible for color vision.

18
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the area of the retina where vision is sharpest.

19
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What are the two types of photoreceptors in the retina?

A

rods and cones

20
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Multiple Choice: Which part of the eye is responsible for night vision?

21
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What is the role of the lens during accommodation?

A

To change shape to focus on near or far objects.

22
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True or False: The sheep eye has a tapetum lucidum.

23
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a reflective layer behind the retina that enhances night vision.

A

tapetum lucidum

24
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What is the significance of the optic disc?

A

It is the point where the optic nerve exits the eye, creating a blind spot.

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Multiple Choice: Which structure helps to maintain intraocular pressure?
aqueous humor
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What happens to the pupil in bright light?
It constricts.
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True or False: The lens is a rigid structure that cannot change shape.
False
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Fill in the blank: The _______ connects the ciliary body to the lens.
zonules
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What is the primary component of the sclera?
collagen fibers
30
Multiple Choice: Which part of the eye is most sensitive to light?
retina
31
What is the function of the eyelids?
To protect the eye and keep it moist.
32
True or False: The cornea has no blood supply.
True