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16 Cards in this Set
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Eyebrows |
Diverts sweat from Eye, prevents burning of eye from sweat |
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Tear gland |
Produces tears that makes eyes stay moist and protects eye from bacteria |
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Eyelid |
Protects eyes from harm and harsh light, spreads tears over eyeball |
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Cornea |
Completely transparent layer that protects the eye and can adjust the focus of the eye |
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Pupil |
The opening that allows light to enter the eye |
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Iris |
Muscle that contracts and expands the pupil, controls the amount of light that enters the eye |
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Choroid |
Middle outer layer of the eye that is completely black, prevents light rays from scattering in the eye, contains blood vessels |
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Retina |
Inner outer layer of the Eye, contains Rods and Cones that detects light |
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Aqueous Humour |
Watery fluid that focuses light on retina and maintains the shape of the eye. Is located in the front of the eye |
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Vitreous Humor |
Jello like object that focuses light on retina and maintains the shape of the eye. Located in the middle and back of the eye. |
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Blind Spot |
Where optic nerves leaves the Eye, no Rods and Cones present. Located in the very back of the eye. |
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Optic Nerve |
Carries nerve signals from rods and Cones to the brain. Located at the very very back of the eye |
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Sclera |
The most outer layer of the outer layer of the Eye, is tough skin that protects the eye and provides attachment locations for muscles. |
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Fat Tissue |
Cushions and protects eye from bumping |
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Bone |
Creates a socket that protects the soft tissue of an eye |
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Eye Muscles |
Controls eye movements, 6 muscles |
