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Science
The Human Eye
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cornea/Lens | Transparent, refract light to focus on retina |
| Iris | Muscle that adjusts the amount of light that enters the eye through the pupil |
| Pupil | Opening in the iris |
| Retina | Contains rods and cones which sense light |
| Rods | Black and white |
| Cones | Color |
| Optic nerve | Carries nerve impulses from the retina to the brain for interpretation |