Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Light-sensitive nerve cell layer containing photoreceptor cells (rods and cones)
A)fundus of the eye
B)iris
C)lens
D)macula
E)optic chiasm
F)sclera
G)optic disc
H)optic nerve
I)thalamus
J)refraction
K)retina
L)pupil

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Light-sensitive nerve cell layer containing photoreceptor cells (rods and cones)
A)fundus of the eye
B)iris
C)lens
D)macula
E)optic chiasm
F)sclera
G)optic disc
H)optic nerve
I)thalamus
J)refraction
K)retina
L)pupil

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The light-sensitive nerve cell layer containing photoreceptor cells (rods and cones) is the retina.

Answer: D 
 The macula is a small area in the center of the retina that is responsible for producing sharp, clear vision.

Answer: L 
 The pupil is the opening in the center of the iris that allows light to enter the eye.

Answer: C 
 The lens is a clear structure located behind the iris that helps to focus light onto the retina.

Answer: A 
 The fundus of the eye refers to the interior back part of the eye, which includes the retina, optic disc, and macula.

Answer: B 
 The iris is the colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil and regulates the amount of light that enters the eye.

Answer: F 
 The sclera is the white outer layer of the eye that gives it its shape and protects the inner structures.

Answer: G 
 The optic disc is the area of the retina where the optic nerve exits the eye.

Answer: H 
 The optic nerve is a bundle of nerve fibers that carries visual signals from the retina to the brain.

Answer: I 
 The thalamus is a part of the brain that receives and processes sensory information, including visual input from the eyes.

Answer: J 
 Refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different structures in the eye, including the cornea, lens, and vitreous humor.

Answer: E 
 The optic chiasm is the junction point where the optic nerve fibers from each eye cross over to the opposite side of the brain.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings