Functions of Eye Structures

Front

What controls the size of the pupil?

Back

Iris

Front

Which part of the eye helps with colorful and 20/20 vision?

Back

Fovea

Front

What structure controls the shape of the lens?

Back

Ciliary Body

Front

Which structure produces aqueous humor?

Back

Ciliary Body

Front

What moves the entire eyeball around?

Back

Extrinsic Eye Muscles

Front

What is the function of the cornea?

Back

The cornea helps to focus light onto the retina.

Front

What is the role of the lens in the eye?

Back

The lens adjusts its shape to focus light on the retina.

Front

What is the function of the vitreous humor?

Back

The vitreous humor maintains the shape of the eyeball and provides support.

Front

What is the purpose of the optic nerve?

Back

The optic nerve transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Front

What are suspensory ligaments?

Back

Suspensory ligaments hold the lens in place and connect it to the ciliary body.