Eye Anatomy

Front

What happens to the pupil when it contracts?

Back

The pupil gets smaller.

Front

What is the white outer part of the eye called?

Back

Sclera.

Front

What is the clear part of the eye that light first passes through?

Back

Cornea.

Front

Which part of the eye sends signals from the retina to the visual cortex?

Back

Optic Nerve.

Front

What type of light-sensitive cell detects color?

Back

Cones.

Front

What is the function of the cornea?

Back

To refract light and help focus it on the retina.

Front

What is the role of the iris in the eye?

Back

To control the size of the pupil and regulate the amount of light entering the eye.

Front

What are rods in the eye responsible for?

Back

Detecting light intensity and enabling vision in low light.

Front

What is the function of the retina?

Back

To convert light into neural signals for the brain to interpret.

Front

What is the lens of the eye responsible for?

Back

Focusing light onto the retina.