Eye Anatomy Labeling Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the retina?

The light-sensitive inner surface of the eye, containing the receptor rods and cones plus layers of neurons that begin the processing of visual information.

What is the eyeball?

Organ of vision.

What is the sclera?

White of the eye.

What are retinal blood vessels?

The blood vessels that supply oxygen to the rods and cones of the retina. Signup and view all the answers

What is the lens?

The transparent structure behind the pupil that changes shape to help focus images on the retina. Signup and view all the answers

What is the anterior compartment?

Filled with aqueous humor. Signup and view all the answers

What is the optic nerve?

Carries neural impulses from the eye to the brain. Signup and view all the answers

What is the iris?

A ring of muscle tissue that forms the colored portion of the eye around the pupil and controls the size of the pupil opening. Signup and view all the answers

What is the cornea?

The clear tissue that covers the front of the eye. Signup and view all the answers

What is the posterior compartment?

Filled with vitreous humor. Signup and view all the answers

What is the pupil?

Opening in the center of the iris. Signup and view all the answers

What is the suspensory ligament?

Allows the eye to move up and down. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Eye Anatomy and Functions

Retina: The eye's inner surface that is sensitive to light, containing specialized receptor cells (rods and cones) along with neurons that start the visual processing.
Eyeball: The anatomical structure responsible for vision; it contains various components essential for capturing and processing visual information.
Sclera: The tough, white outer layer of the eye that provides structure and protection.
Retinal Blood Vessels: Blood vessels supplying oxygen and nutrients to the retina's rods and cones, essential for their function and health.
Lens: A transparent structure located behind the pupil that adjusts its shape to focus light onto the retina for clear vision.
Anterior Compartment: The front part of the eye filled with aqueous humor, which maintains intraocular pressure and provides nutrients to the eye structures.
Optic Nerve: A critical nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain for interpretation.
Iris: A muscular, colored ring that surrounds the pupil, regulating the amount of light entering the eye by adjusting the pupil's size.
Cornea: The clear, dome-shaped tissue that covers the front of the eye, acting as the primary lens that refracts light.
Posterior Compartment: The section of the eye located behind the lens, filled with vitreous humor, which helps maintain the eye's shape and supports the retina.
Pupil: The central opening in the iris, allowing light to pass into the eye. Its size changes based on light conditions.
Suspensory Ligament: Connects the lens to the ciliary body, facilitating movement and adjustment of the lens to focus on near and distant objects.

Description

Test your knowledge of eye anatomy with this labeling quiz. Identify key terms such as retina, sclera, and eyeball as you learn about the structures responsible for vision. Perfect for students in biology or health sciences.