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Anatomy of the eye- AP PSYCHOLOGY

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optic nerve

Front

the nerve that carries neural impulses from the eye to the brain

Back

Blindspot

Front

the point at which the optic nerve leaves the eye, creating a "blind" spot because no receptor cells are located there

Back

pupil

Front

-opening in the center of the iris -the adjustable opening in the center of the eye through which light enters

Back

Corena

Front

-The clear tissue that covers the front of the eye -part of the eye containing transparent cells that focus light on the retina

Back

Iris

Front

a ring of muscle tissue that forms the colored portion of the eye around the pupil and controls the size of the pupil opening

Back

Fovea

Front

the central focal point in the retina, around which the eye's cones cluster

Back

Retina

Front

the light-sensitive inner surface of the eye, containing the receptor rods and cones plus layers of neurons that begin the processing of visual information

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Lens

Front

the transparent structure behind the pupil that changes shape to help focus images on the retina

Back

Vitreous body

Front

a transparent jellylike substance filling the interior of the eyeball

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