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Chapter 8 Lesson 6
Biology Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Receptor Cell | A cell that receives information about the environment and starts nerve impulses to send that information to the brain |
| Cornea | A clear layer of the eye that light passes through |
| Iris | The part of the eye that controls the amount of light that enters |
| Pupil | The black circle in the center of the iris |
| Retina | The back part of the eye where light rays are focused |
| Optic Nerve | A bundle of nerves that carry impulses from the eye to the brain |
| Eardrum | A thin tissue in the middle ear that vibrates when sound waves strike it |
| Cochlea | The organ in the ear that sends impulses to the auditory nerve |
| Auditory Nerve | A bundle of nerves that carry impulses from the ear to the brain |