Questions and Answers
What is the main function of the human eye?
Reacting to visible light
Which part of the eye controls the amount of light entering the interior of the eye?
The pupil
What is the outermost, white part of the eye called?
Sclera
Which part of the eye accomplishes most of the focusing of light from the outside world?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the shape of the human eye?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Human Eye Structure and Function
- The main function of the human eye is to collect and focus light to form an image on the retina.
- The Iris, a colored part of the eye, controls the amount of light entering the interior of the eye by adjusting the size of the pupil.
- The outermost, white part of the eye is called the Sclera, which provides protection and structure to the eye.
- The Lens, a clear, flexible structure behind the iris, accomplishes most of the focusing of light from the outside world.
- The human eye is spherical in shape, allowing it to focus light from multiple directions.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
