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WorksheetsCh 8 Quiz 2 Slides 20 - 20
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
This layer of the eye contains rods and cones.
retina
slera
optic disc
iris
Choroid
This type of photoreceptor cell allows humans to see gray tones in dim light while also providing us with peripheral vision.
Cones
Rods
Cornea
Iris
A color-blind person has likely lost the ability of his or hers _______ to function properly.
rods
cones
iris
optic disc
This area of the retina has the highest concentration of cones.
ciliary body
optic nerve
optic disc
fovea centralis
vitreous humor
This gel-like substance keeps the eye from collapsing inward.
iris
Cornea
Vitreous humor
optic disc
Sclera
This flexible, crystal-like structure helps focus light on the retina.
choroid
Iris
sclera
optic disc
Lens
The pupil is an opening in what part of the eye?
(a)
The choroid consists of an outer, pigmented layer and an inner, neural layer which is home to rods and cones.
True
False
The pupil is the circular opening in the iris through which light passes.
True
False
Eye movements are controlled by the abducens, oculomotor, and trochlear nerves.
True
False
We cannot see images formed on the optic disc (blind spot).
True
False
Cones are photoreceptor cells that allow us to see gray tones in dim light.
True
False
The ciliary body is a smooth muscle structure to which the lens is attached.
True
False
"White of the eye"
sclera
Gland that releases tears
lacrimal gland
Type of photoreceptor cell that detects colors
cones
Flexible biconvex crystal-like structure
lens
Transparent portion of the fibrous layer
cornea
Type of gel-like substance located in the posterior segment
vitreous humor
Layer that contains millions of photoreceptors
retina
Area of greatest visual acuity
fovea centralis
Portion of the optic nerve that lacks photoreceptor cells
optic disc
