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How many segments are in the eye? 2 Anterior Segment - Anterior Chamber + Posterior Chamber Posterior Segment
What is the white of the eye called? Sclera
What is the function of the Cornea? Used to Direct light through the Pupil
What is the coloured part of the eye? Iris
What is the function of pupil? Light passes through the lens
What is the function of the Retina? Receive + converts nerve signals to the brain
Where is the Optic Disc located? At the Optic Nerve
What is the function of Lacrimal Glands? Release tears Clean + Protect
What is Conjuctivitis? Inflammation of Conjuctiva
What is the Conjuctiva? Delicate membrane - Covers the outer surface of the eyeball
What are the 2 types of sight? Central Vision + Peripheral Vision
What are Rods? Long thin projections - Black + white vision
What are Cones? Short Blunt projections - Colour vision
What are the 3 parts of the Ear? Outer - Middle - Inner
Name some components in the Outer ear? Auricle - Auditory Canal - Helix - Lobe - Tragus - Ceruminous glands
Name some components in the Inner ear? Malleus (Hammer) - Incus (Anvil) - Stapes (Stirrup)
What is the function of the Vestibule + where is it located? Maintains Balance + Inner ear
Where are the Utricle + Saccule sacs located? Vestibule
Where is the Cochlea located? Inner ear (Snail Shaped)
What is another word for smell? Olfaction
What is another word for Taste? Gustation
What is another word for Touch? Somatosensory
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