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The human eye is located within the orbital cavities of the ______.
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.
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 ______.
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 ______.
The vascular layer that lines the inner surface of the sclera is known as the ______.
The sensory receptors for light in the eye are located in the ______.
The sensory receptors for light in the eye are located in the ______.
The ______ is the transparent front part of the eye that allows light to enter.
The ______ is the transparent front part of the eye that allows light to enter.
The ______ is responsible for the coloration of the eye and controls the size of the pupil.
The ______ is responsible for the coloration of the eye and controls the size of the pupil.
The ______ detects dim light and is one of the types of photoreceptors in the retina.
The ______ detects dim light and is one of the types of photoreceptors in the retina.
The opening in the center of the iris through which light passes is known as the ______.
The opening in the center of the iris through which light passes is known as the ______.
An imbalance in the production and absorption of ______ can lead to increased intraocular pressure known as glaucoma.
An imbalance in the production and absorption of ______ can lead to increased intraocular pressure known as glaucoma.
Flashcards
What is the sclera?
What is the sclera?
The tough, white outer layer of the eye that protects the inner structures.
What does the cornea do?
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
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?
What are rods and cones?
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Cornea
Cornea
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What is the iris?
What is the iris?
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Choroid
Choroid
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What is glaucoma?
What is glaucoma?
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Retina
Retina
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