Light & the Eye

Front

What happens to the pupil when you enter a dark room?

Back

The pupil gets larger to allow more light in.

Front

What is the function of the optic nerve?

Back

The optic nerve transmits visual information from the eye to the brain.

Front

What does reflection mean in terms of light?

Back

Reflection is when the material is rebounding the light.

Front

What does it mean when we say a color is reflected?

Back

The color you see is the color that is reflected by an object.

Front

What part of the eye protects the iris, pupil, and lens?

Back

The cornea protects the eye.

Front

What is the role of the cornea in the eye?

Back

The cornea helps to focus light onto the retina.

Front

What are rods in the eye responsible for?

Back

Rods are responsible for vision in low light conditions.

Front

What are cones in the eye responsible for?

Back

Cones are responsible for color vision and detail.

Front

What is the vitreous humor?

Back

The vitreous humor is the clear gel that fills the space between the lens and the retina.

Front

How does light travel?

Back

Light travels in straight lines until it hits an object.