Unit 4, Lectures 4 & 5 (The Eye)

Front

What is the space between the iris and lens that contains aqueous humor?

Back

Posterior chamber.

Front

What is the space between the cornea and iris that contains aqueous humor?

Back

Anterior chamber.

Front

What do the lacrimal glands secrete that help destroy bacteria in the eye?

Back

Tears filled with lysozymes.

Front

What is the area on the retina with the highest concentration of cones (senses color)?

Back

Fovea centralis.

Front

What is the function of the lateral rectus muscle in the eye?

Back

It controls the movement of the eye laterally.

Front

What is the role of the cornea in the eye?

Back

It refracts light and helps focus it onto the retina.

Front

What is the function of the retina?

Back

It converts light into neural signals for vision.

Front

What is the purpose of the vitreous humor in the eye?

Back

It maintains the shape of the eye and provides support to the retina.

Front

What is the difference between rods and cones in the retina?

Back

Rods are responsible for vision in low light, while cones are responsible for color vision.

Front

What is the function of the iris in the eye?

Back

It controls the size of the pupil and regulates the amount of light entering the eye.