Anatomy and function of the eye 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyAnatomy and function of the eyeA2/A-levelAll boards Created by: leilawCreated on: 06-07-16 05:44 Optic Nerve A bundle of sensory neurons that transport impulses from the eye to the brain 1 of 11 Conjunctiva thin transparent membrane that helps protect the eye and is sensitive to pressure 2 of 11 Cornea curved, clear front area of sclera which protects the eye, allows light to enter and refracts 3 of 11 sclera white, touch coating that protects the eye and helps maintain its shape 4 of 11 retina thin layer of nerve cells at the back of the eye which contains light receptors (rods and cones) and changes light energy into electrochemical energy 5 of 11 choroid black pigmented vascular layer which absorbs stray light and supplies blood to cells 6 of 11 ciliary body a muscle that pulls sensory ligaments which alters the shape of the lens by contraction 7 of 11 iris thin, coloured muscle which controls pupil size by dilation and contraction 8 of 11 lens biconvex transparent disc which refracts light rays 9 of 11 aqueous humour watery clear fluid between pupil and lens that refracts light and maintains the shape of the eye 10 of 11 vitreous humour jelly like clear fluid between lens and retina that refracts light and maintains the shape of the eye 11 of 11
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