Vision and Light Overview

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What is the function of the brain?

Back

Processes information to maintain an image.

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What type of light receptors do animals have to see best at night?

Back

High-sensitivity light receptors.

Front

What structure allows you to chew food?

Back

Teeth.

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How can a predator know if a prey is safe to eat?

Back

By comparing the image of the prey to memories.

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What is the correct order of how a gecko finds food?

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First, light travels from a source to the gecko’s prey. Then, it reflects off the prey and travels to the gecko’s eyes. As it travels from the prey to the gecko’s eyes, it carries information about the prey.

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What is light?

Back

Light is a form of energy that travels in waves and allows us to see.

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What is reflection in terms of light?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is the role of the pupil in the eye?

Back

The pupil controls the amount of light that enters the eye.

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What is the retina?

Back

The retina is the part of the eye that receives light and sends images to the brain.

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