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Question 1

Most are found toward the edges of the retina
▪ Allow vision in dim light and peripheral vision
▪ All perception is in gray tones

Answer 1

Rods

Question 2

Allow for detailed color vision
▪ Densest in the center of the retina

Answer 2

Cones

Question 3

lateral to blind spot

Answer 3

Fovea centralis

Question 4

Area of the retina with only cones
▪ Visual acuity (sharpest vision) is here

Answer 4

Fovea centralis

Question 5

▪ Three types of cones
▪ Each cone type is sensitive to different wavelengths of
visible light

Answer 5

Cone sensitivity

Question 6

Flexible, biconvex crystal-like structure
▪ Held in place by a suspensory ligament attached to the
ciliary body

Answer 6

Lens

Question 7

Lens divides the eye into two chambers

Answer 7

Posterior (vitreous) segment
Anterior (aqueous) segment

Question 8

Contains vitreous humor, a gel-like substance

Answer 8

Posterior (vitreous) segment

Question 9

Contains aqueous humor, a clear, watery fluid

Answer 9

Anterior (aqueous) segment