Mystery Science: The Human Machine Unit Review

Front

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

Back

The retina is the part of the eye that receives light and converts it into signals that are sent to the brain to create images.

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What is the role of the cornea in vision?

Back

The cornea helps to focus light as it enters the eye and provides most of the eye's optical power.

Front

What is a skeleton?

Back

The skeleton is all the bones together; it is the structure of a body.

Front

How does light travel through the eye?

Back

Light travels through the cornea, then the pupil, and finally reaches the retina where the image is formed.

Front

What happens to our vision at night compared to during the day?

Back

Our eye model does not work the same at night as it does during the day due to different light conditions.

Front

True or False: Every human or animal responds to things the exact same way.

Back

False. Different humans and animals can respond differently to the same stimuli.

Front

What can be adjusted to make a blurry image clearer?

Back

Adjusting the distance can help make a blurry image clearer.

Front

What is the pupil's function in the eye?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between the cornea and the retina?

Back

The cornea focuses light entering the eye, while the retina receives light and converts it into signals for the brain.

Front

What is the importance of light in vision?

Back

Light is essential for vision as it allows us to see objects by reflecting off them and entering our eyes.