This image depicts a cross section of the human eye. Which answer choice correctly labels the structures in the drawing?

A) 1, retina; 2, lens; 3, cornea, 4, fovea
B) 1, cornea; 2, lens; 3, fovea; 4, retina
C) 1, lens; 2, cornea; 3, retina; 4, fovea
D) 1, fovea; 2, lens; 3, cornea; 4, optic chiasm

Question

This image depicts a cross section of the human eye. Which answer choice correctly labels the structures in the drawing?

A) 1, retina; 2, lens; 3, cornea, 4, fovea 
B) 1, cornea; 2, lens; 3, fovea; 4, retina 
C) 1, lens; 2, cornea; 3, retina; 4, fovea 
D) 1, fovea; 2, lens; 3, cornea; 4, optic chiasm

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

1 is labeled as the cornea, which is the transparent layer that covers the front of the eye. 
2 is labeled as the lens, which is responsible for focusing light onto the retina. 
3 is labeled as the fovea, which is the central point of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. 
4 is labeled as the retina, which contains photoreceptor cells that detect light and transmit visual information to the brain.

This Image Depicts a Cross Section of the Human Eye