Eye Dissection Lab 5

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A set of flashcards covering key vocabulary related to the anatomy of the eye.

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<p>vitreous humor</p>

vitreous humor

The clear gel that fills the space between the lens and the retina in the eyeball.

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<p>lens</p>

lens

A transparent structure in the eye that helps to focus light onto the retina.

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<p>iris</p>

iris

The colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil

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<p>pupil</p>

pupil

The opening in the center of the iris that allows light to enter the eye.

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<p>sclera</p>

sclera

The white, outer layer of the eyeball that provides protection and shape.

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<p>cornea</p>

cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil and refracts light.

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<p>optic nerve</p>

optic nerve

The nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

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<p>ciliary body</p>

ciliary body

The structure in the eye that produces the aqueous humor and helps to control the shape of the lens.

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<p>optic disc</p>

optic disc

The point in the eye where the optic nerve fibers exit the retina; also known as the blind spot.