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Eye Anatomy and Function

Terms in this set (15)

Cornea
The outermost lens of the eye that focuses light into the inner eye and protects it from harmful matter.
Retina
The light sensitive layer within the eye that converts images into electrical signals.
Pupil
The hole located in the iris that changes size to allow different amounts of light into the inner eye.
Iris
The colorful structure of the eye that changes the shape of the pupil to allow for different amounts of light to enter the inner eye.
Ciliary Body (muscle)
A muscle that controls the shape of the lens to better focus the light onto the retina of the inner eye.
Lens
The transparent orb within the eye that refracts light to the retina of the eye.
Optic Nerve
The nerve at the back of the eye that transports electric signals to the brain.
Sclera
White outer covering of the eye that provides protection.
Conjunctiva
Outermost layer of the sclera and inner eyelid that provides lubrication
Vitreous humor
Watery liquid inside the posterior chamber of the eye that helps maintain pressure and shape.
Aqueous humor
Watery liquid inside the anterior chamber of the eye that helps maintain pressure and shape.
Optic disk
Connection of the optic nerve and retina, also where the blood vessels enter eye.
Tapetum
Blue reflective layer behind retina (aids in night vision of some animals)
Choroid
Layer behind retina that contains blood vessels
Fovea
small central depression of retina that is the center of field of vision; high acuity
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