Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Posterior, inner portion of the eye
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.

-Posterior, inner portion of the eye
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 fundus of the eye refers to the posterior, inner portion of the eye that includes the retina, optic disc, and macula.

Answer: B
 The iris is the colored portion of the eye that regulates the size of the pupil.

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

Answer: D
 The macula is a small area in the center of the retina responsible for fine, detailed vision.

Answer: G
 The optic disc is the location where the optic nerve exits the eye and there are no photoreceptor cells present, resulting in a blind spot.

Answer: K
 The retina is the thin layer of tissue lining the back of the eye that contains photoreceptor cells that convert light into electrical signals to be processed by the brain.

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

Note: Option E, F, H, I, and J are not matched with any of the definitions given.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings