Monday, March 17, 2008

Basic Eye Anatomy Worksheet


1. The eye is part of which nervous system? central nervous system
2. What types of tissues give the eye protection? the fatty and connective tissue

3. What structure in the eye produces tears? Lacrimal glands
4. What acts as an antibacterial layer in the eye? conjuctiva
5. What is the cornea? the anterior portion of the sclera. The cornea is transparent so the light rays can enter the eye.
6. What layer of the eye contains the rods and cones? retina
7. What is the function of the rods? The cones? Rods: night vision. Cones: daylight vision and color vision.
8. What is the colored part of the eye? iris
9. What structure allows light to enter the eye? pupil
10. Sketch picture of eye with following labeled: lacrimal glands, eyelashes, iris, pupil, cornea, lens, eyelid, sclera, choroids, optic nerve, and retina
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