Objectives:

The eye and vision

* When provided with a model or diagram, identify the accessory eye structures and list the functions of each.

*Name the eye tunics and indicate the major function of each.

*Explain how rod and cone function differ.

* Describe inage formation on the retina.

* Trace the pathway of light through the eye to the retina.

* Discuss the importance of an ophthalmoscopic examination.

* Trace the visual pathway to the optic cortex.

* Discuss the importance of the pupillary and convergence reflexes.

 

 

 

 

Review questions: read the READING ASSIGNMENT, then answer the following questions in a word document.

Do not copy the questions, your answer MUST be in complete sentences and reflect the question.

For multiple choice questions, Put the letter of the answer only.

Head your word document:

Unit 12 Day 1 The Eye and Vision

Include your name, hour, date and class in your document.

1. Name the accessory eye structures that help to lubricate the eyeball and name the secretion of each.

2. Name the external eye muscles that allow you to direct your eyes.

3. Locate and describe the functions of the humors of the eye.

4. What is a blind spot and why is it called that?

5. How do the functions of the rods and cones differ?

6. What is the fovea centralis and why isit important?

7. How is the right optic tract anatomically different from the right optic nerve?

8. Define refraction and name the refactory structures and substructures of the eye.

 

Click the link below to take the Self test.

Then click "Section Self-Tests".

Take Section 1 test.

Record your score under your answers to the above questions