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Human Eye
6.P.1.2
Term | Definition |
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Cornea | The transparent front surface of the eye |
Pupil | The opening in the center of the iris through which light enters the inside of the eye |
Iris | The ring of muscle that controls the size of the pupil and gives the eye its color |
Retina | The layer of nerves that lines the inside of the eyeball |
Lens | a transparent structure in the eye that, along with the cornea, helps to refract light to be focused on the retina |
Rods | cells in the retina that detect dim light |
Cones | cells in the retina that respond to and detect color |
Sclera | The part of the eye commonly known as the "white". It forms the supporting wall of the eyeball. |
Optic Nerve | Short, thick nerve that carries signals from the eye to the brain |