Eye Anatomy

Front

What sends electrical signals from the retina to the brain?

Back

Optic Nerve

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Front

What part of the eye contains rods and cones and turns light into electrical signals for your brain?

Back

Retina

Front

What is the colored part of the eye that controls the amount of light entering the eye?

Back

Iris

Front

What is the dark part of the eye where light actually enters?

Back

Pupil

Front

What is the function of the lens in the eye?

Back

The lens focuses light onto the retina.

Front

What is the role of the cornea in the eye?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the sclera?

Back

The sclera is the white outer layer of the eye that provides structure and protection.

Front

What are rods and cones?

Back

Rods are photoreceptor cells that detect light intensity, while cones detect color.

Front

What is the fovea?

Back

The fovea is a small pit in the retina that provides the clearest vision.

Front

What is the vitreous humor?

Back

The vitreous humor is the gel-like substance that fills the eye and maintains its shape.