Parts of the Eye and Their Functions

Front

The cornea ________ light

Back

refracts

Front

The pupil lets in _____

Back

light

Front

The part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil is the

Back

iris

Front

The part of the eye that carries messages from the retina to the brain is the

Back

optic nerve

Front

The part of the eye that focuses light onto the retina is the

Back

lens

Front

What is the function of the pupil?

Back

Lets light in

Front

What is the function of the cornea?

Back

Refracts light

Front

What is the function of the iris?

Back

Controls the size of the pupil

Front

What is the function of the lens?

Back

Focuses light onto the retina

Front

What is the function of the retina?

Back

Light sensitive layer at the back of the eye