Sensory System - Special Senses

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Outer layers of eye

Schleroid - white of eye, continuous with cornea

Choroid - blood vessel layer, iris and ciliary body

Retina - back and sides only, photoreceptors

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Vitreous humour

Gelatinous, maintains eye shape

No depth perception without

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Aqueous Humour

Formed by capillary network

Provides nutrients to the cornea

Produces 5 mL a day (made in ciliary body)

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Glaucoma

Blocked drainage duct - aqueous humour fluid builds up, pressure builds, can damage nerve