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What part of the eye does most of the refraction of light?
What part of the eye does most of the refraction of light?
cornea
What is the light-sensitive screen in the eye called?
What is the light-sensitive screen in the eye called?
retina
What is the approximate diameter of the eyeball?
What is the approximate diameter of the eyeball?
2.3 cm
What is the function of the crystalline lens?
What is the function of the crystalline lens?
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What is the name of the thin membrane through which light enters the eye?
What is the name of the thin membrane through which light enters the eye?
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What part of the eye controls the size of the pupil?
What part of the eye controls the size of the pupil?
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What is the shape of the eyeball described as?
What is the shape of the eyeball described as?
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What part of the eye regulates the amount of light entering?
What part of the eye regulates the amount of light entering?
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What does the human eye act like?
What does the human eye act like?
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What is the dark muscular diaphragm behind the cornea called?
What is the dark muscular diaphragm behind the cornea called?
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Why is the human eye considered one of the most valuable sense organ?
Why is the human eye considered one of the most valuable sense organ?
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Besides the cornea and crystalline lens, name another key component of the human eye involved in vision.
Besides the cornea and crystalline lens, name another key component of the human eye involved in vision.
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What is the primary function of the cornea in the human eye?
What is the primary function of the cornea in the human eye?
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What is the role of the iris in the human eye, and how does it achieve this?
What is the role of the iris in the human eye, and how does it achieve this?
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Explain how the crystalline lens helps us to see objects at varying distances.
Explain how the crystalline lens helps us to see objects at varying distances.
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If the human eye is analogous to a camera, what part of the eye corresponds to the camera's film or sensor?
If the human eye is analogous to a camera, what part of the eye corresponds to the camera's film or sensor?
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Why is identifying colors impossible when the eyes are closed, even though objects can be identified by other senses?
Why is identifying colors impossible when the eyes are closed, even though objects can be identified by other senses?
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Describe the shape of the eyeball and provide its approximate diameter.
Describe the shape of the eyeball and provide its approximate diameter.
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In terms of light refraction, what is the comparative role of the cornea and the crystalline lens?
In terms of light refraction, what is the comparative role of the cornea and the crystalline lens?
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Why is the cornea transparent?
Why is the cornea transparent?
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Flashcards
Human Eye
Human Eye
A sensitive organ that allows us to see the world and colors around us.
Lens Function
Lens Function
The lens in the human eye focuses light onto the retina to form images.
Retina
Retina
A light-sensitive screen at the back of the eye where images are formed.
Cornea
Cornea
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Iris
Iris
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Pupil
Pupil
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Refraction of Light
Refraction of Light
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Crystalline Lens
Crystalline Lens
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Optical Phenomena
Optical Phenomena
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Diameter of the Eyeball
Diameter of the Eyeball
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Function of the Lens
Function of the Lens
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Light Entry
Light Entry
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Role of the Cornea
Role of the Cornea
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Iris Function
Iris Function
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Pupil Regulation
Pupil Regulation
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Retina Function
Retina Function
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Adjusting Focus
Adjusting Focus
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Spherical Shape
Spherical Shape
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Optical Phenomena Examples
Optical Phenomena Examples
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Sensitivity of the Eye
Sensitivity of the Eye
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Study Notes
The Human Eye and the Colourful World
- The human eye is a valuable and sensitive sense organ
- It allows us to see the colourful world around us
- It helps us identify objects by smell, taste, sound, and touch, but not by their colour
- The human eye is like a camera, using a lens system to form images on the retina
- Light enters the eye through the cornea (transparent front bulge)
- The lens adjusts the focus for different distances
- The iris (dark muscular diaphragm) controls the pupil's size, regulating the amount of light entering the eye
- The pupil, the opening in the iris, adjusts how much light enters.
- The retina, a light-sensitive screen, captures the image.
- The crystalline lens fine-tunes the focus
- Most light refraction happens at the cornea's surface
- The eyeball is approximately spherical (2.3cm diameter)
- The aqueous humour, crystalline lens, vitreous humour, and ciliary muscles are parts of the eye's structure
- The eyeball has a transparent bulge: the cornea
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Explore the fascinating structure and functions of the human eye in this quiz. Learn how our eyes perceive color and focus on the details that create the vivid world around us. Discover the important roles played by various parts of the eye including the cornea, lens, iris, and retina.