Anatomy of the Eye (assignment)

Front

What is the function of the optic nerve?

Back

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

Front

What is the pupil?

Back

The pupil is the opening in the center of the iris that allows light to enter the eye.

Front

What part of the eye controls the amount of light entering the eye?

Back

The iris controls the amount of light entering the eye by adjusting the size of the pupil.

Front

What is the ciliary body?

Back

The ciliary body is a structure in the eye that contains muscles to control the shape of the lens for focusing.

Front

What is the cornea?

Back

The cornea is the clear covering in front of the eye that gathers and focuses light onto the pupil.

Front

What is the vitreous humor?

Back

The vitreous humor is the clear gel that fills the space between the lens and the retina, helping maintain the eye's shape.

Front

What is the retina?

Back

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

Front

What is the choroid?

Back

The choroid is a layer of blood vessels between the retina and the sclera that provides nutrients to the eye.

Front

What is the sclera?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the lens?

Back

The lens focuses light onto the retina and changes shape to help the eye focus on objects at various distances.