The Human Machine Mystery 2

Front

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

Back

The cornea is the clear layer over the eye that acts as a protective layer and helps to focus light onto the retina.

Front

What are the three main parts of the eye?

Back

The three main parts of the eye are the cornea, lens, and retina.

Front

What is the role of the retina in the eye?

Back

The retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that converts light into neural signals for the brain to process.

Front

What happens when the cornea or lens becomes cloudy?

Back

When the cornea or lens is cloudy, vision is impaired, and one may only be able to distinguish between light and dark.

Front

True or False: The iris is part of the three main parts of the eye.

Back

False, the three main parts of the eye are the cornea, lens, and retina.

Front

What is the pathway of light entering the eye?

Back

Light enters the eye through the cornea, passes through the lens, and then through the iris and pupil.

Front

What is the function of the iris in the eye?

Back

The iris controls the size of the pupil and thus regulates the amount of light that enters the eye.

Front

What is the pupil's role in vision?

Back

The pupil is the opening in the center of the iris that allows light to enter the eye.

Front

What is the significance of the lens in the eye?

Back

The lens focuses light onto the retina, allowing for clear vision.

Front

What condition occurs when the retina is damaged?

Back

Damage to the retina can lead to vision loss or blindness.