Senses Quiz

What is the function of the retina in the eye?

• To focus light

• To detect light and convert it into neural signals

• To control the amount of light entering the eye

• To protect the eye

Which part of the eye is the colored portion that controls the size of the pupil?

• Retina

• Lens

• Iris

• Cornea

What is the role of the optic disc in the eye?

• It is where the optic nerve exits the eye

• It focuses light onto the retina

• It controls the size of the pupil

• It provides nutrients to the eye

What is the function of the conjunctiva in the eye?

• It produces tears to cleanse the eye.

• It contracts to move the eyeball.

• It lines the inside of the eyelids and the sclera.

• It protects the eye from bright light.

Which structure is responsible for producing tears in the eye?

• Eyelids

• Lacrimal gland and duct

• Conjunctiva

• Orbital socket

What is the role of extrinsic muscles in the eye?

• To produce tears

• To protect the sclera

• To contract and move the eyeball

• To line the inside of the eyelids

Which part of the eye is responsible for focusing light onto the retina?

• Cornea

• Iris

• Lens

• Sclera

What is the function of the optic nerve in the eye?

• To focus light

• To transmit visual information to the brain

• To control the amount of light entering the eye

• To produce tears

Which part of the eye contains the photoreceptor cells?

• Retina

• Choroid

• Sclera

• Cornea

What is the role of the aqueous body in the eye?

• To maintain eye shape

• To nourish the cornea and lens

• To detect light

• To control eye movement