Eye Structure and Function

Front

What happens to your pupils in a dark room?

Back

Your pupils will widen to let in more light.

Front

What part of the eye creates the 'blind spot' on the retina?

Back

Optic disc.

Front

What structure carries sensory impulses from the eye to the brain?

Back

Optic Nerve.

Front

Which vision disorder makes it hard to see distant objects?

Back

Nearsightedness.

Front

What is the outer layer of the eye called?

Back

Sclera.

Front

What is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris called?

Back

Cornea.

Front

What is the function of the lens in the eye?

Back

To focus light onto the retina.

Front

What are the two types of photoreceptor cells in the retina?

Back

Rods and Cones.

Front

What is the role of the iris in the eye?

Back

To control the size of the pupil and regulate the amount of light entering the eye.

Front

What condition is characterized by increased pressure in the eye?

Back

Glaucoma.