Light and Optical Systems - Topics 4 and 5 Flashcard

Front

The tapetum lucidum helps animals to have better night vision.

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True

Front

The vitreous humour is

Back

gel-like and gives the eyeball its shape

Front

Your blind spot is

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the point where the optic nerve enters the retina, so it has no light-sensing cells

Front

What is the fluid in the back part of the eye called?

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vitreous humor

Front

What type of fluid is found between the cornea and the lens?

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aqueous humor

Front

The tough, white, outer part of the eye.

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Sclera

Front

The opening of the eye, that appears black, where light enters the eye.

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Pupil

Front

The clear protective covering of the eye that light will first pass through.

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Cornea

Front

This part of the eye focuses light onto the retina.

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Lens

Front

Photosensitive part of the eye that contains rods and cones.

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Retina