The Human Eye

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Pupil

Hole into the eye, always black, allows light to get in

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Iris

Surrounds the pupil, can be different colors depending on genetics, adjusts the size of the pupil

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Lens

Clear transparent part of eye, behind pupil, refracts light to the back of the eye

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Ciliary muscle

Adjusts the shape of the lens to change focus

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Cornea

Clear protective layer of the eye, refracts light to the pupil, can scratch and regenerate

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Aqueous Humor

Watery like substance between the sclera and Lens that provides nutrients to the cornea

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Scleara

Outer white part of the eye

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Virtuous Humor

Jelly like substance that helps maintain the structure of the eye, transmita light to the retina

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Retina

Concerts light pulses into electrical charges

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Optic Nerve

Transporta the electrical impulses from the retina to the brain for anayslse where the brain will use the information recieved from both eyes to create a clear image