Human Anatomy - The Eye Quiz

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The human eye is located within the orbital cavities of the ______.

skull

The ______ is the white part of the eye that helps maintain its shape.

sclera

The clear membrane that covers the anterior part of the eye is called the ______.

cornea

The vascular layer that lines the inner surface of the sclera is known as the ______.

<p>choroid</p> Signup and view all the answers

The sensory receptors for light in the eye are located in the ______.

<p>retina</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is the transparent front part of the eye that allows light to enter.

<p>cornea</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is responsible for the coloration of the eye and controls the size of the pupil.

<p>iris</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ detects dim light and is one of the types of photoreceptors in the retina.

<p>rods</p> Signup and view all the answers

The opening in the center of the iris through which light passes is known as the ______.

<p>pupil</p> Signup and view all the answers

An imbalance in the production and absorption of ______ can lead to increased intraocular pressure known as glaucoma.

<p>aqueous humor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is the sclera?

The tough, white outer layer of the eye that protects the inner structures.

What does the cornea do?

The transparent front part of the eye that allows light to enter. It helps focus light onto the retina.

Sclera

The tough, white outer layer of the eye that maintains its shape. It covers most of the eye's surface.

What are rods and cones?

Photoreceptors in the retina that detect light. Rods detect dim light, while cones detect color.

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Cornea

The transparent, dome-shaped front part of the eye that lets light in. It's avascular, meaning it doesn't have blood vessels.

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What is the iris?

The colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil by adjusting light entry.

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Choroid

The vascular, pigmented layer lining the sclera. It absorbs light and prevents reflections inside the eye.

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What is glaucoma?

A condition where the pressure inside the eye increases, potentially damaging the optic nerve.

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Retina

The innermost layer of the eye containing light-sensitive cells (rods and cones). It's where light is focused to create an image.

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