Eye Anatomy and Diseases 1

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Which part of the eye is responsible for giving color to the eyes?

Pupil

Sclera

Iris (correct)

Cornea

What is the function of the optic nerve?

To control the movement of the eye

To allow light to enter the eye

To provide color to the eyes

To transmit visual information to the brain (correct)

What are the three layers of the eye?

Cornea, lens, and retina

Ganglion cells, bipolar cells, and photoreceptors

Outer, middle, and inner (correct)

Sclera, iris, and optic nerve

What is presbyopia?

Gradual loss of the ability to focus on nearby objects Signup and view all the answers

What is cataract?

Clouding of the lens Signup and view all the answers

What is glaucoma?

Increased pressure in the eye Signup and view all the answers

What is strabismus?

Misalignment of the eyes Signup and view all the answers

What is diplopia?

Double vision Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the retina?

To convert light energy into neural activity Signup and view all the answers

What is the pinhole principle?

Light passing through a small opening creates a sharper image Signup and view all the answers

Which type of ganglion cell makes up the majority of ganglion cells in the retina?

nonM-nonP-type ganglion cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between rods and cones?

Rods are more sensitive to light than cones Signup and view all the answers

Which region of the retina has a higher ratio of rods to cones?

Retinal periphery Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of horizontal cells in the retina?

Receive input from photoreceptors and project to other photoreceptors and bipolar cells Signup and view all the answers

Which cells in the retina receive input from bipolar cells and project to ganglion cells, bipolar cells, and other amacrine cells?

Amacrine cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the hypothalamus in the visual pathway?

Play a role in biological rhythms, including sleep and wakefulness Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the optic chiasm in the visual pathway?

Cross over of ganglion cell axons from nasal retina Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain receives retinal inputs from the relay center in the thalamus?

Lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of ON bipolar cells in the dark?

Hyperpolarize to glutamate stimulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of calcium in light adaptation?

Indirectly regulate levels of cGMP channels Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the midbrain controls the size of the pupil?

Pretectum Signup and view all the answers

What does the superior colliculus in the midbrain do?

Orients the eyes in response to new stimuli Signup and view all the answers

Which area is also known as Brodmann's area 17 and V1?

Striate cortex Signup and view all the answers

What type of neurons primarily project to layer IVCα of the striate cortex?

Magnocellular LGN neurons Signup and view all the answers

Which stream is responsible for analyzing visual motion and the visual control of action?

Dorsal stream Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the primary visual cortex in the LGN?

Provides 80% of the synaptic input to the LGN Signup and view all the answers

Which cells in the striate cortex project to other cortical areas?

Layer II, III, and IVB cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the ventral stream?

Perception of the visual world and recognition of objects Signup and view all the answers

Which parallel pathway is responsible for perception of color?

Blob pathway Signup and view all the answers

What does the pretectum in the midbrain control?

Size of the pupil Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Anatomy and Functions of the Eye

The iris is responsible for giving color to the eyes.
The optic nerve transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Layers of the Eye

The eye has three layers: the sclera (outer), the choroid (middle), and the retina (inner).

Visual Disorders

Presbyopia is a condition where the eye's lens loses elasticity, leading to difficulty in focusing on close objects.
A cataract is characterized by clouding of the eye's lens, often causing blurred vision.
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, often due to increased intraocular pressure.
Strabismus refers to misalignment of the eyes, leading to double vision or vision issues.
Diplopia is the medical term for double vision, typically arising from strabismus or other eye issues.

Function of the Retina

The retina converts light into neural signals and processes visual information before sending it to the brain.
The pinhole principle describes how a small aperture allows light rays to converge, improving focus.

Retinal Cells

The majority of ganglion cells in the retina are known as midget ganglion cells.
Rods and cones are the two types of photoreceptor cells; rods are more sensitive to light, while cones are responsible for color vision.
The peripheral region of the retina has a higher ratio of rods to cones, making it more sensitive in low light.

Horizontal and Amacrine Cells

Horizontal cells integrate input from multiple photoreceptors and help refine visual perception.
Amacrine cells receive input from bipolar cells and can connect to ganglion cells, bipolar cells, and other amacrine cells.

Visual Pathway and Brain Integration

The hypothalamus plays a role in regulating circadian rhythms and some visual reflexes.
The optic chiasm is where optic nerve fibers cross, allowing visual information from both eyes to be processed by both hemispheres of the brain.
The lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN) in the thalamus relays retinal inputs to the visual cortex.

Midbrain Functions

The primary visual cortex (also called V1 or Brodmann's area 17) receives input from the LGN and processes visual information.
The superior colliculus in the midbrain is involved in eye movements and visual reflexes.
The midbrain's pretectum controls pupil size in response to light exposure.

Neuronal Projections and Streams

Layer IVCα of the striate cortex primarily receives input from magnocellular neurons.
The dorsal stream analyzes visual motion and is associated with the visual control of action.
The ventral stream is responsible for object recognition and perception.
The parvocellular pathway (part of the ventral stream) is responsible for the perception of color.

Calcium and Visual Adaptation

Calcium plays a crucial role in light adaptation by modulating phototransduction reactions in photoreceptor cells.

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