The Eye

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The layer of light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye.
Retina
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The place where the optic nerve leaves the retina.
Blind Spot
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The bundle of nerve fibres that carry information from the retina to the brain.
Optic Nerve
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A clear, flexible structure that makes an image on the eye's retina.
Lens
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A muscle that controls how much light enters the eye.
Iris
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The thick, clear jelly that helps give the eyeball its shape.
Vitreous Humor
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A clear fluid that give the cornea its shape.
Aqueous Humor
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A tough clear covering over the iris and the pupil that helps protect the eye.
Cornea
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The thick, tough, white outer covering of the eyeball.
Sclera
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The colourful, shiny material located behind the retina. Animals with good night vision have these.
Tapetum
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Card 2

Front

The place where the optic nerve leaves the retina.

Back

Blind Spot

Card 3

Front

The bundle of nerve fibres that carry information from the retina to the brain.

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

A clear, flexible structure that makes an image on the eye's retina.

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

A muscle that controls how much light enters the eye.

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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