EYES AND VISION

Front

What is the first step for seeing?

Back

Light reflects off of an object into the eye.

Front

What are ALL of the colors of the visible light spectrum?

Back

Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.

Front

What is the jelly-like substance that helps the eye keep its shape?

Back

Vitreous humor.

Front

What is the brain's role in seeing?

Back

It decodes signals sent from the retina so we can see a right-side up image.

Front

What part of the eye is a muscle that adjusts the amount of light that enters the eye?

Back

Iris.

Front

What is the function of the cornea in the eye?

Back

The cornea helps to focus light as it enters the eye.

Front

What is the retina?

Back

The retina is a layer of cells at the back of the eye that detects light and sends signals to the brain.

Front

What is the role of the pupil in the eye?

Back

The pupil controls the amount of light that enters the eye.

Front

What is the difference between rods and cones in the retina?

Back

Rods are responsible for vision in low light, while cones are responsible for color vision and detail.

Front

What is the optic nerve?

Back

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