Anatomy: The Sensory System and Eye Structure

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Which part of the eye has light sensitive nerve cells called rods and cones?

Retina

What is the function of the ciliary body muscles?

To change the curvature of the lens

What is the purpose of the optic nerve?

To transmit nerve impulses from the eye to the brain

What is the function of the rods in the retina?

<p>To enable vision in dim light</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the posterior compartment of the eyeball?

<p>To make up the bulk of the eyeball and be filled with the vitreous body</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the image formed by the lens?

<p>It is inverted and sent to the retina</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the sclera?

<p>To act as the outermost layer of the eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the choroid?

<p>To supply the eye tissues with oxygen and nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pupil?

<p>To regulate the amount of light entering the eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the color of a person's eyes?

<p>The pigment present in the iris</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the eyeball?

<p>Sphere-shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

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