Anatomy of the Eye (assignment)

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What is the choroid?

Back

The choroid is a part of the vascular layer of the eye, located between the retina and the sclera, and contains blood vessels that nourish surrounding tissues.

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What is the function of the ciliary body?

Back

The ciliary body is responsible for adjusting the shape of the lens to facilitate focusing (accommodation) and also produces aqueous humor.

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What is aqueous humor?

Back

Aqueous humor is the fluid located between the cornea and the lens that nourishes both structures and maintains the shape of the front of the eye.

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What is the retina?

Back

The retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that converts light into neural signals for vision.

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What is the lens?

Back

The lens is a transparent structure in the eye that allows us to see objects near and far by adjusting its shape for focusing.

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What is the sclera?

Back

The sclera is the white outer layer of the eyeball that provides structure and protection.

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What is the cornea?

Back

The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye and helps to focus light.

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What is the pupil?

Back

The pupil is the opening in the center of the iris that regulates the amount of light entering the eye.

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What is the iris?

Back

The iris is the colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil and the amount of light that enters.

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What is vitreous humor?

Back

Vitreous humor is the gel-like substance that fills the space between the lens and the retina, helping to maintain the eye's shape.