Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-The outer white layer of the eye that functions to protect the eye.

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The outer white layer of the eye that functions to protect the eye is the sclera.

Answer: B
 Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye that can affect vision.

Answer: C
 Astigmatism is a condition in which the cornea or lens of the eye is not evenly curved, leading to distorted vision.

Answer: E
 General senses refer to the sense of touch, pressure, pain, temperature, and proprioception.

Answer: F
 Mechanoreceptors are sensory receptors that respond to mechanical stimuli, such as touch, pressure, and vibration.

Answer: G
 Photoreceptors are cells in the retina of the eye that are sensitive to light and allow us to see.

Answer: H
 Chemoreceptors are sensory receptors that detect chemical stimuli, such as taste and smell.

Answer: I
 The cochlea is part of the inner ear and is responsible for hearing.

Answer: J
 Thermoreceptors are sensory receptors that detect changes in temperature and allow us to sense hot and cold.

Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct