Structure and Function of the Eye

What is the function of the eyelid?

• to transmit messages to the brain

• protect the eye

• turn images upside down

• look pretty

This part of the eye allows light into the eye.  

• pupil
• optic nerve
• sclera
• lens

When you enter a dark room, what does the pupil do

• get larger

• get smaller

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The iris was named for whom?

• The Greek god of rainbows

• the king of Ireland

• the person who invented eyes

In a bright environment, the pupil becomes larger to allow more light entering the eye.

• True

• False

What is this (the clear outer part of the eye)?

• Cornea lens

• Retina

• Cones

This is a spot that you can't see

• Peripheral Vision
• Pupil
• Cornea
• Blind Spot

If you are born without the optic nerve (chord) connected to your eye, you will see:

• nothing

• blurry images

• only light and shadows

• only colors

Based on the size of the pupil, would you say this person is in a dark room or a light room?

• dark

• light

To correct fuzzy vision, many people may wear: (check all that apply)

• contacts

• goggles

• glasses

• binoculars