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What is the name of the tough, white outer layer of the eye that provides protection and structure?
Which part of the eye controls the amount of light that enters?
What is the name of the transparent outer layer of the eye that helps focus light?
Which of these is NOT a function of the human eye?
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Which type of photoreceptor is responsible for night vision?
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What is the name of the small, specialized area at the center of the retina responsible for central vision and fine detail?
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What is the name of the clear, flexible structure behind the iris that changes shape to focus light on the retina?
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Which type of eye movement is used to track moving objects?
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Study Notes
Structure of the Human Eye
The human eye is a complex and highly specialized organ that detects light and converts it into electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain.
Outer Layers
- Cornea: The transparent outer layer of the eye that helps focus light.
- Sclera: The white, tough outer layer that provides protection and structure to the eye.
- Conjunctiva: A thin, transparent membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids.
Middle Layers
- Iris: The colored part of the eye that controls the amount of light that enters the eye by adjusting the size of the pupil.
- Lens: A clear, flexible structure behind the iris that changes shape to focus light on the retina.
Inner Layers
- Retina: The innermost layer of the eye that contains specialized light-sensitive cells called photoreceptors (rods and cones).
- Macula: A small, specialized area at the center of the retina responsible for central vision and fine detail.
- Optic nerve: The nerve that carries electrical signals from the eye to the brain.
Functions of the Human Eye
- Refraction: The bending of light as it passes through the cornea and lens to focus on the retina.
- Accommodation: The ability of the lens to change shape to focus on objects at different distances.
- Adaptation: The ability of the eye to adjust to changes in light levels.
Types of Photoreceptors
- Rods: Sensitive to low light levels, responsible for peripheral and night vision.
- Cones: Sensitive to color and high light levels, responsible for central vision and color perception.
Eye Movements
- Saccades: Rapid movements of the eye between fixation points.
- Pursuit movements: Smooth movements of the eye to track moving objects.
- Vergence movements: Movements of the eyes to focus on objects at different distances.
Structure of the Human Eye
- The human eye consists of outer, middle, and inner layers that work together to detect light and transmit electrical signals to the brain.
Outer Layers
- The cornea is the transparent outer layer that helps focus light.
- The sclera is the white, tough outer layer that provides protection and structure to the eye.
- The conjunctiva is a thin, transparent membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids.
Middle Layers
- The iris is the colored part of the eye that controls the amount of light that enters the eye by adjusting the size of the pupil.
- The lens is a clear, flexible structure behind the iris that changes shape to focus light on the retina.
Inner Layers
- The retina is the innermost layer of the eye that contains specialized light-sensitive cells called photoreceptors (rods and cones).
- The macula is a small, specialized area at the center of the retina responsible for central vision and fine detail.
- The optic nerve carries electrical signals from the eye to the brain.
Functions of the Human Eye
- Refraction is the bending of light as it passes through the cornea and lens to focus on the retina.
- Accommodation is the ability of the lens to change shape to focus on objects at different distances.
- Adaptation is the ability of the eye to adjust to changes in light levels.
Types of Photoreceptors
- Rods are sensitive to low light levels and are responsible for peripheral and night vision.
- Cones are sensitive to color and high light levels, and are responsible for central vision and color perception.
Eye Movements
- Saccades are rapid movements of the eye between fixation points.
- Pursuit movements are smooth movements of the eye to track moving objects.
- Vergence movements are movements of the eyes to focus on objects at different distances.
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Learn about the outer layers and functions of the human eye, including the cornea, sclera, and conjunctiva.
