Define
The Ear
Eye Structure Functions
Eye Structure Functions 2
Rando
100
determines the orientation of the head relative to the pull of gravity
Static equilibrium
100
Letter f
Conchlea
100
contains light receptors that detect light
Retina
100
contains muscles that control the size of the pupil
Iris
100
Cells responsible for the detection of color
Cones
200
helps determine the rotation and acceleration of the head.
Dynamic equilibrium
200
Letter e
Semicircular canals
200
allows light to enter the eye and constricts or dilates to regulate light entry
pupil
200
bends light to focus it on the retina
Lens
200
Cells responsible for the detection of low light
Rods
300
the height of a sound wave that is associated with loudness
amplitude
300
Letter c
Tympanic membrane
300
Carries action potentials to the brain
Optic nerve
300
maintains the shape of the eyeball, protects the inner components of the eye
Sclera
300
The first structure in the ear to vibrate
Tympanic membrane
400
how often a sound wave passes by a given location. associated with pitch
Frequency
400
Letter a
Auricle
400
connects the ciliary body to the lens
Suspensory ligaments
400
Maintains general eye shape and pressure as a filler
Vitreous humor
400
The ability to see objects far away but cannot focus on things closer
Farsighted
500
Otoliths
tiny rocks suspended in maculas to help with static equilibrium
500
Letter d
Auditory ossicles
500
contains a muscle which changes the shape of the lens
Ciliary body (muscle)
500
Protects and lubricates the exposed part of the sclera
Conjunctiva
500
The process of the lens changing shape to adjust the eye's focus at near distances
Accommodation