Brain and Eye Anatomy Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering the structures and functions of the brain and the eye based on lecture materials.

Cerebellum

Controls balance, coordination and helps make movements smooth and accurate.

Cerebrum

Controls thinking, memory, learning and voluntary actions.

Iris

The coloured part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil.

Retina

Contains light-sensitive cells that detect light and convert it into nerve signals.

Optic nerve

Carries visual information from the retina to the brain so the brain can process what we see.

Lens

The part of the eye that focuses light onto the retina.

Brain stem

Section of the brain responsible for automatic functions.

Pupil

An opening that allows light into the eye; it gets smaller in bright sunlight to protect the retina.

Cornea

Part of the eye that protects and helps focus light.

Occipital lobe

The part of the brain that processes visual information.

Spinal cord

Helps carry messages between the brain and the body.