Match each of the following terms with its function or description.
-Hole in the eye that lets light in

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The pupil is the hole in the eye that lets light in.

Answer: B
 The cornea is the transparent layer at the front of the eye that helps to focus incoming light.

Answer: C
 The retina is the layer of cells at the back of the eye that contains photoreceptor cells (such as rods and cones) that convert light into electrical signals that are sent to the brain.

Answer: D
 Rods are one type of photoreceptor cells in the retina that are responsible for vision in low light conditions.

Answer: E
 Cones are another type of photoreceptor cells in the retina that are responsible for color vision and vision in brighter light conditions.

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

Answer: A
 The sclera is the white, protective outer layer of the eye.

Answer: H
 The choroid is the layer of tissue beneath the sclera that contains blood vessels and helps to nourish the eye.

Answer: I
 The conjunctiva is the thin, transparent membrane that covers the surface of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids.

Answer: J
 The lens is the clear, flexible structure behind the pupil that helps to focus incoming light onto the retina.

Match Each of the Following Terms with Its Function or Description