The Human Eye

If you were to accidentally scratch the outermost part of the eye, which part would you damage?

• Cornea

• Lens

• Pupil

• Retina

What would happen to your pupils if its very bright outside?

• They would expand and become very large.

• They would contract and become very small.

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How are rods and cones different?

• Cones are sensitive to light, while rods can detect color.

• Rods are sensitive to light, while cones can detect color.

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Which part of the eye is most like the film in a camera?

• Iris

• Pupil

• Retina

• Lens

What role does the brain play in seeing?

• It puts blurry images into focus.

• It puts black and white images into color.

• It flips upside down images right side up.

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What might happen if the lens of your eye became damaged?

• Your eyes wouldn't be able to focus properly.

• You wouldn't be able to see in color.

• All the images you would see would be upside down.

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What do the lens and cornea have in common?

• They both can change shape.

• They both send messages to the brain.

• They both bend light into a focused beam.

Which animal has better eyesight than humans?

• Bat

• Horse

• Eagle

• Elephant

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Which part of the eye refracts light onto the lens?

• Cornea

• Pupil

• Retina

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Which part of the eye helps people see color?

• Rods

• Cones

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