Parts of the Eye

What is part A?

• Cornea

• Pupil

• Iris

• Sclera

This part of the eye allows for the passage of light into the eye and it also focuses the light. It covers and protects the front of the eye.

• Retina

• Iris

• Cornea

• Sclera

A hole where light enters into the eye.

• Retina

• Pupil

• Cornea

• Iris

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Controls the amount of light that enters the eye, also gives the eyes its color.

• Retina

• Cornea

• Iris

• Sclera

The white part of the eye, supports the eyeball and provides attachment for muscles.

• Sclera

• Retina

The convex lens focuses the light, allows us to see objects near and far.

• Lens

• Iris

• Retina

The back surface of the eye covered in receptor cells called rods and cones.

• Retina

• Cornea

• Lens

• Pupil

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

This nerve transmits electrical signals from the retina and takes these signals to the brain.

• Retina

• Optic nerve

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

A small spot on the back of the retina where there are no receptor cells, creating a "blind" spot, and the other eye compensates for this area.

• Optic nerve

• Blind spot

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

What is part D?

• Sclera

• Cornea

• Lens