Match each of the following terms with its function or description.
-Structures in the retina that respond in dim light
A)Sclera
B)Cornea
C)Retina
D)Rods
E)Cones
F)Iris
G)Pupil
H)Choroid
I)Conjunctiva
J)Lens

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Rods are the structures in the retina that respond in dim light, allowing for night vision.

Answer: E
 Cones are the structures in the retina that respond to bright light and allow for color vision.

Answer: C
 The retina is the layer of tissue in the back of the eye that contains the photoreceptor cells (rods and cones) and is responsible for receiving and processing visual information.

Answer: A
 The sclera is the white, outer layer of the eyeball that provides support and protection.

Answer: B
 The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped surface at the front of the eye that helps to focus incoming light.

Answer: F
 The iris is the colored ring of tissue that controls the size of the pupil and how much light enters the eye.

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

Answer: H
 The choroid is a layer of tissue in the back of the eye that contains blood vessels and helps nourish the retina.

Answer: I
 The conjunctiva is a thin, clear membrane that covers the front of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids.

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

Match Each of the Following Terms with Its Function or Description