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11 Cards in this Set
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Cornea |
Where the light enters the eye, and is also protective cover |
Light enter , cover |
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Iris |
Thing that holds the eye color. This thing moves ( top and bottom) to regulate how much light comes in (expands and contracts) |
Light coming in, not a pupil |
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Pupil |
Appears black. It determines how much light is needed in the eye |
Black |
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Lens |
Convex in shape. It helps focus the light coming in. It bends a little bit to help focus.( When the light waves hit something solid, it refracts) |
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Convex |
Curves outward |
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Concave |
Curves inward |
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Retina |
Big part in the back of the eye that holds photoreceptors |
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Photoreceptors |
Are called rods and cones |
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Rods |
Respond to light and dark |
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Cones |
Responds to different colors |
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Optic nerve |
Carries electrical signals to the brain and these signals flow through the bundles of nerve fibers into the brain |
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