12 Questions
The posterior compartment is filled with the aqueous humor.
False
The crystalline lens divides the eyeball into three compartments.
False
The eyeball is approximately 50mm across.
False
The rods in the retina are responsible for detecting colour and fine details.
False
The optic nerve connects the front of the retina to the brain.
False
The conjunctiva is a layer of muscles that controls the movement of the eye.
False
The ciliary body muscles change the shape of the pupil to focus on objects at varying distances.
False
The ciliary body is located at the back of the eye.
False
The pupil is a pigmented, muscular diaphragm.
False
The brain interprets the nerve impulses from each eye as separate images.
False
Light passes through the cornea to reach the light-sensitive cells deep inside the eye.
True
The color of a person's eyes is determined by the amount of oxygen in the iris.
False
Explore the structure and function of the human eye, including the iris, retina, rods, and cones. Learn how they work together to enable us to see and perceive the world around us.
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