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Chapter 10 anatomy
eyes study guide
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cornea | outer covering , transparent part of the eye that first focuses light |
| Sclera | the whites of the eye, continuation of the cornea |
| Optic Nerve | exits at optic disk and transmits information from the eye to occipital lobe of the brain |
| Choroid | contains blood vessels |
| Ciliary body | holds the lens in place |
| Lens | disc insides the eye that flattens to see far and curves to see up close |
| Iris | colored portion of the eye |
| Pupil | opening for light to enter |
| Aqueous Humor | liquid surrounding the lens , found between the cornea and lens |
| Retina | contains visual receptor cells, Rods Black and White Cones: color |
| Fovea Centralis | region of the sharpest vision, also called the macula superior to the optic disc |
| Optic Disc | Where nerve fibers leave the eye , creating a blind spot |
| Vitreous Humor | supports internal parts , fluid within the eye |