Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Basic Eye Anatomy Worksheet


The eye is part of which nervous system? Central.


What types of tissues give the eye protection? Fatty and connective.


What structure in the eye produces tears? Lacrimal glands.


What acts as an antibacterial layer in the eye? The conjunctiva



What is the cornea? The anterior portion of the sclera


What layer of the eye contains the rods and cones? The retina


What is the function of the rods? The cones? Rods-for night vision; Cones-for daylight vision and color vision


What is the colored part of the eye? The iris


What structure allows light to enter the eye? The pupil


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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