Biology 12 Nervous System THE HUMAN EYE
EYE The eye is an extension of the brain. It helps us take in light information from our surroundings. utube.com/watc h?v=gvozcv8pS3 c
Can you see: The optic nerve bundle? Spinal cord? EYE BRAIN PROXIMITY PROXIMITY
WHAT ARE THE PARTS OF THE EYE?
Transparent membrane that covers iris and pupil. Focuses light on the retina. CORNEA
Pupil – Black hole in iris where the light enters the eye. Iris - Colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil. Sclera - “whites” of the eye that forms outer covering, providing support and attachment for muscles. PUPIL, IRIS, SCLERA
Aqueous Humor - Nutritious fluid between the iris and the cornea. As we age, it breaks down and we begin to see “floaters” Ciliary Muscles - Produces aqueous humor and controls lens shape. Lens - Bends light rays to the back of the eye (retina). Allows us to see objects near and far. AQUEOUS HUMOR, CILIARY MUSCLE, LENS
Full of light receptors which are sensitive to: Cones - Colour Rods- Light levels Massive blood supply is also needed Internal membrane RETINA Blind Spot - site of optic nerve connection
Vitreous Humor -Transparent jelly-like fluid that fills the eye and refracts light Optic Nerve - Sends messages picked up by retina to the brain Blind Spot - Area where optic nerve attaches. No retina is located there so information cannot be picked up. No rod or cone cells. VITREOUS HUMOR, BLIND SPOT, OPTIC NERVE
Choroid Layer - Lies between the sclera and the retina it provides the blood supply to the eye. Tapetum Lucidum - Iridescent film under the retina that provides animals with “night vision” CHOROID LAYER, TAPETUM LUCIDUM
CROSS SECTION You must know: 1.Lens 2.Cornea 3.Aqueous humor 4.Pupil 5.Iris 6.Ciliary Muscle 7.Sclera 8.Vitreous Humor 9.Retina 10.Blind Spot 11.Choroid Layer 12.Optic Nerve 13.Tapetum Lucidum Sclera Blind Spot Ciliary Choroid Layer Taptem lucidum
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