lab 3 - the eye

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Which part of the eye is responsible for focusing light onto the retina?

Sclera

Iris

Cornea

Lens (correct)

The pupil is responsible for giving color to the eye.

False

What is the term for the condition where the eyeball is too long, causing nearsightedness?

Myopia

The __________ is a part of the retina that contains a high concentration of cones for detailed vision.

fovea centralis Signup and view all the answers

Match the following eye parts with their functions:

Sclera = Supports the eye and attaches muscles Choroid = Absorbs light and provides blood supply Retina = Converts light to action potentials Iris = Controls the size of the pupil Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the ciliary body?

Changes the shape of the lens Signup and view all the answers

The optic disc has photoreceptor cells that form images.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the jelly-like substance that maintains the shape of the eye called?

Vitreous humour Signup and view all the answers

What role does the cornea play in vision?

The cornea allows light to enter the eye and helps to focus it. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the function of rods and cones in the retina.

Rods detect black and white, while cones detect color and are responsible for high acuity vision. Signup and view all the answers

How does the ciliary body contribute to focusing light on the retina?

The ciliary body contains smooth muscles that contract to change the shape of the lens for focusing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the choroid layer in the eye?

The choroid layer absorbs light that reaches it and supplies nutrients to the retina. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the significance of the fovea centralis.

The fovea centralis is the center of the retina with a high concentration of cones, enabling extremely detailed vision. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common vision problem associated with aging and how does it affect vision?

Presbyopia is a condition where individuals become farsighted due to age-related changes in the lens. Signup and view all the answers

How does the iris control the amount of light entering the eye?

The iris contains the pupillary sphincter and dilator, which adjust the pupil's diameter to regulate light entry. Signup and view all the answers

Differentiate between myopia and hyperopia.

Myopia is nearsightedness caused by an eyeball that is too long, while hyperopia is farsightedness due to an eyeball that is too short. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following parts of the eye with their descriptions:

Sclera = Outermost layer that supports the eye Cornea = Transparent layer allowing light entry Iris = Colored part of the eye controlling light entry Lens = Flexible structure that focuses light onto the retina Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of vision problems with their characteristics:

Emmetropia = Normal vision with properly functioning eye Myopia = Nearsightedness caused by a long eyeball Hyperopia = Farsightedness caused by a short eyeball Presbyopia = Age-related difficulty in focusing on near objects Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of the eye with their main functions:

Retina = Captures light and converts it to action potentials Choroid = Absorbs excess light to prevent reflection Ciliary body = Changes lens shape for focusing Optic disc = The blind spot without photoreceptors Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components with their associated characteristics:

Rods = Photoreceptors for black and white Cones = Photoreceptors for color and detail Fovea centralis = Area of high cone concentration Pupil = Opening allowing light to enter the eye Signup and view all the answers

Match the following descriptors to the lens configurations:

Circular lens = Configuration for close vision Stretched lens = Configuration for far vision Pupillary sphincter = Contracts to decrease pupil size Pupillary dilator = Contracts to increase pupil size Signup and view all the answers

Match the following structures to their locations:

Anterior cavity = Space between cornea and iris Posterior cavity = Contains vitreous humour Suspensory ligaments = Connect lens to ciliary body Choroid = Layer beneath the sclera Signup and view all the answers

Match the following parts of the eye with their roles in vision:

Cornea = Initial focusing of light Retina = Final processing of visual information Iris = Regulates light entering the eye Lens = Fine-tunes focus for images on the retina Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to eye structure with their definitions:

Aqueous humour = Fluid filling anterior cavity Vitreous humour = Gelatinous substance in posterior cavity Optic nerve = Transmits visual information to the brain Ciliary muscles = Adjusts lens shape for focusing Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Eye Structure and Function

Sclera: Outermost layer, opaque, supports the eye and is the site of attachment for oculomotor muscles
Cornea: Transparent, allows light to enter the eye, helps focus the light. It's avascular
Choroid: Lies deep to the sclera, contains richly pigmented melanocytes and is highly vascularized to absorb light
Retina: Deep to the choroid, captures image-forming rays and converts them into action potentials
- Rods: Photoreceptor cells detecting black and white
- Cones: Photoreceptor cells detecting color and providing high acuity vision
- Fovea Centralis: Center of retina, high concentration of cones for detailed vision
- Optic Disc: Where optic nerve exits, no photoreceptors ("blind spot")
Anterior Cavity: Space between cornea and iris, contains aqueous humor secreted by the ciliary body
Posterior Cavity: Filled with vitreous humor, a gelatinous substance maintaining the eye's shape
Lens: Transparent, flexible disc behind the iris, focuses light onto retina
Suspensory Ligaments: Connect lens to ciliary body, changing lens shape for far/near vision
Ciliary Body: Ring of smooth muscles surrounding the lens; contraction changes lens shape
Iris: Colored part of the eye, controls the size of the pupil
Pupil: Central opening in the iris that allows light into the eye
Pupillary Sphincter: Muscle constricting the pupil (reducing light intake)
Pupillary Dilator: Muscle enlarging the pupil (increasing light intake)

Visual Acuity and Eye Defects

Emmetropia: Normal vision
Myopia: "Nearsightedness" - Eyeball too long, image focused in front of retina
Hyperopia: "Farsightedness" - Eyeball too short, image focused behind the retina
Presbyopia: Age-related farsightedness, common in older individuals

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Test your knowledge on the anatomy and functions of the eye. This quiz covers various parts of the eye, including the sclera, cornea, retina, and their roles in vision. Perfect for biology students or anyone interested in understanding how our eyes work.