Anatomy Exam 3-The Eye

in anterior cavity; filtrate of plasma that resembles CSF

aqueous humor

pinkeye is an acute inflammation of the ______

conjunctiva

the convex surfaces of the cornea and lens cause light waves to ________ as they pass through these structures

converge

palpebrae is another name for _____________

eyelids

the fovea centralis has the sharpest vision because it is the area with the highest proportion of rods and almost no cones. TRUE OR FALSE.

false

the contractile structure that surrounds the pupil, is the ______

iris

the fibrous tunic of the eye is composed of two parts. what are they?

sclera and cornea

for near vision, the lens must be ___________

thick

for distance vision, the lens must be ___________

thin

in posterior cavity; transparent, gelatinous gel

vitreous humor