Structure of The Eye

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Answer with the purpose of each structural part
Cecily Russell
Flashcards by Cecily Russell, updated more than 1 year ago
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Conjunctiva Protects Cornea
Cornea Bends light
Lens Focuses light on retina
Iris Controls amount of light entering the eye
Vitreous humour Transparent jelly
Blind spot no light-sensitive cells where the optic nerve leaves the eye
Yellow spot (fovea) The most sensitive part of the retina, located in the central area of the retina
Retina Contains light sensitive cells
Choroid Black layer prevents internal reflections of light
Sclera Protective layer
Ciliary muscle Alters lens thickness for focusing
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