3.41 Structure and function of the eye
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Which part of the eye contains light receptors?
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3.41 Structure and function of the eye
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3.41 Structure and function of the eye
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State the function of each part of the eye: cornea, iris, lens, optic nerve.
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Which part of the eye controls how much light enters?
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Explain why there is a blind spot on the retina.
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State the function of the fovea.
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Compare rods and cones.
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Explain why we see little colour in dim light.
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State the function of the sclera.
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Explain why the cornea is transparent and has no blood vessels.
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Describe how an image is formed on the retina.
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A cataract makes the lens cloudy. Suggest how this affects vision.
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Explain why damage to the optic nerve causes blindness even if the eye is healthy.
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Name the parts of the eye that light passes through, in order, to reach the retina.
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State the function of the choroid layer.
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Illustrative context.
Explain why nocturnal animals such as owls have many rods.
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