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Eye Quiz
Eye
Term | Definition |
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White portion of eye | Sclera |
Colored portion of eye | Iris |
Controls amount of light entering eye | Pupil |
Thin mucous membrane layer that lines anterior part of eye and inner part of eyelids | Conjunctiva |
Produces tears | Lacrimal gland |
Tears drain from eye through this duct | Lacrimal duct |
Help protect eyeball by preventing foreign materials and/or insects from coming in contact with surface of eyeball | Eyelashes |
Contains extensive capillaries that provide blood supply and nutrients to eye | Choroid |
Hold lens in place | Suspensory ligaments |
Transmits nerve impulses via optic nerve to brain for interpretation of image seen by eye | Retina |