Question 3

(Essay)

Identify and briefly describe the function of the labeled structures in the human eye pictured here. Identify and briefly describe the function of the labeled structures in the human eye pictured here.   A: ________ B: ________ C: ________ D: ________ E: ________ F: ________ G: ________ H: ________ I: ________ J: ________ A: ________
B: ________
C: ________
D: ________
E: ________
F: ________
G: ________
H: ________
I: ________
J: ________

Answer

A: Sclera: protects and supports the eyeball B: Choroids: absorbs stray light C: Retina: contains sensory receptors for light D: Retinal blood vessels: brings blood to and from the eye,providing oxygen and nutrients and removal of waste E: Optic Nerve: transmits visual information from the retina to the brain F: Fovea centralis: area of the retina where cone cells are densely packed; makes acute vision possible G: Posterior compartment filled with vitreous humor: supports eyeball and transmits light H: Retina: contains sensory receptors for light I: Choroid: absorbs stray light J: Sclera: protects and supports eyeball