Parts of the Eye
A donut-shaped muscle in the eye is called...
Iris
What kind of animals are active during the night?
Nocturnal Animals.
What does the pupil do?
It allows light to enter the eye.
Where are owl nostrils located?
On it's beak
What is in FRONT of the pupil that redirects light to the retina?
Cornea
Animals that are active at night have larger pupils than humans so that...
They can see better in the dark.
Your pupil gets bigger or smaller in the dark?
Bigger
Show me on your head where an owl's ears are located.
Asymmetrical (one is higher than the other)
____ sends signals to the brain
Cord
What do nocturnal animals have that humans don't, that lets them see much better at night than humans can?
"Reflective tape"
People's eyes sometimes look what color in pictures?
red
Owls can carry up to how many pounds?
4 pounds
Name all 6 parts of the eye we talked about in class IN ORDER!
Cornea, pupil, Iris, Lens, retina, and cord
What color is the back of a cat's eyes?
Green
Why does your pupil get larger when the room is dark?
To let more light in so you can see in the dark.
What does crepuscular mean?
Most active during dusk and dawn
The cord is also referred to as the...
Optic Nerve
Name 3 parts of an animal that help it to survive.
Ex: Feet help them climb/ eyes help them see at night/ hands help them climb
What makes human eyes sometimes appear red when you take a flash photo quickly?
Blood vessels in the back of the eye, in the retina.
What is tapetum lucidum?
Specialized layer of tissue located behind the retina in nocturnal animals.
"Reflective tape"