The Eye (B3)

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cornea
refracts light into the eye
1 of 8
iris
controls how much light enters the pupil
2 of 8
lens
refracts light, focusing it on the retina
3 of 8
ciliary muscles & suspensory ligaments
work together to alter the shape of the lens
4 of 8
retina
light sensitive, covered in receptors called rods and cones, which detect light
5 of 8
rods
more sensitive in dim light but can't sense colour
6 of 8
cones
sensitive to different colours but are not so good in dim light
7 of 8
optic nerve
carries impulses from receptors to the brain
8 of 8

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Card 2

Front

controls how much light enters the pupil

Back

iris

Card 3

Front

refracts light, focusing it on the retina

Back

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Card 4

Front

work together to alter the shape of the lens

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

light sensitive, covered in receptors called rods and cones, which detect light

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
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