Parts of the eye flashcard

Front

What is the white part of the eye?

Back

Sclera

Front

What is the first layer of the eye?

Back

Cornea

Front

Which part of the eye helps maintain its shape?

Back

Sclera

Front

What is the black circular part of the eye called?

Back

Pupil

Front

Which part of the eye changes size to let light in?

Back

Pupil

Front

What is the function of the cornea?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the iris in the eye?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the lens in the eye?

Back

The lens focuses light onto the retina.

Front

What is the retina responsible for?

Back

The retina converts light into electrical signals that are sent to the brain.

Front

What is the optic nerve?

Back

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