The Human Eye Overview

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What is the function of the iris in the human eye?

  • To identify objects by their smell
  • To form an image on the retina
  • To control the size of the pupil (correct)
  • To enable us to see colors

What is the role of the cornea in the human eye?

  • To enable us to identify colors
  • To control the size of the pupil
  • To form an image on the retina
  • To let light enter the eye (correct)

How does the human eye function in comparison to a camera?

  • It identifies objects by their smell
  • It provides adjustment of focal length required to focus objects
  • It forms an image on a light-sensitive screen called the retina (correct)
  • It controls the size of the pupil

Which sense organ is considered the most significant, according to the text?

<p>The human eye (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the crystalline lens in the human eye?

<p>To provide finer adjustment of focal length required to focus objects on the retina (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What enables us to see the wonderful world and colors around us, according to the text?

<p>The human eye (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the membrane called that has an enormous number of light-sensitive cells?

<p>Retina (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called by which the brain interprets the electrical signals sent via optic nerves?

<p>Interpretation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What enables us to see distant objects clearly?

<p>Relaxation of ciliary muscles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum distance at which objects can be seen most distinctly without strain called?

<p>Least distance of distinct vision (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition called when the crystalline lens of old individuals becomes milky and cloudy?

<p>Cataract (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which refractive defect is also known as near-sightedness?

<p>Myopia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can correct the refractive defect of myopia or near-sightedness?

<p>Suitable spherical lenses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition called when the eye gradually loses its power of accommodation?

<p>Presbyopia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a normal adult with normal vision, what is the farthest point upto which the eye can see objects clearly called?

<p>&quot;Far point&quot; of the eye (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause partial or complete loss of vision due to a milky and cloudy crystalline lens in old individuals?

<p>Cataract (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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