Eye Quiz

Which part of the eye is a muscle that controls the amount of light let into the eye in order to see and make sense of the light?

• Cornea

• Lens

• Pupil

• Iris

What is the role of the optic nerve in vision?

• To focus light onto the retina

• To control the pupil size

• To transmit visual information from the retina to the brain

• To supply nutrients to the eye

What is the name of the condition where the eye cannot focus light evenly on the retina, causing blurred vision?

• Hyperopia

• Myopia

• Astigmatism

• Presbyopia

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is visible to the human eye?

• Radio waves

• Ultraviolet

• Visible light

• X-rays

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Which of the following colors of light has the shortest wavelength AND is a Cone/Photoreceptor within the human eye?

• Violet

• Green

• Blue

• Red

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What is the function of the sclera in the human eye?

• It absorbs light and provides blood and nutrients.

• It turns light energy into impulses to transmit to the brain.

• It protects the eye and maintains its shape.

• It controls the amount of light entering the eye.

What is the primary role of the choroid in the eye?

• It shapes the eye.

• It absorbs light and provides blood and nutrients.

• It transmits light impulses to the brain.

• It protects the eye from external harm.

What is the function of the cornea in the human eye?

• It regulates the amount of light entering the eye.

• It processes visual information.

• It allows light into the eye.

• It provides color to the eye.

What is the blind spot in the human eye?

• The area of the retina where the optic nerve exits and lacks photoreceptors.

• The central region of the retina that provides the sharpest vision.

• The outermost layer of the eye that protects it from injury.

• The part of the eye that adjusts the focus of light on the retina.

As people age, the lens of the eye becomes less elastic. What is a common consequence of this change?

• Improved night vision

• Decreased need for glasses

• Increased difficulty focusing at certain distances

• Enhanced color perception