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light |
the small part of the electromagnetic spectrum that is processed by the visual system |
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hue |
the dimension of light that produces color; hue is typically determined by the wavelength of light reflecting from an object |
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brightness |
the aspect of the visual experience that changes with light intensity; in general, as the intensity increases, so does its perceived brightness |
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transduction |
the process by which external messages are translated into the internal language of the brain |
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visible light spectrum |
from 400(violet) - 700(red) nanometers wavelengths |
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cornea |
the transparent and protective outer covering of the eye |
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lens |
the flexible piece of tissue that helps focus light toward the back of the eye |
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pupil |
the hole in the center of the eye that allows light to enter |
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iris |
the ring of colored tissue surrounding the pupil
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accommodation |
in vision, the process through which the lens changes its shape temporarily to help focus the light on the retina |
