A class of regulatory biochemicals that target specific cells to send them into action
What is hormones
100
Outer most part of the eye. Protects inner parts.
What is the cornea
100
A gland that releases hormones into the bloodstreams
What is an endocrine gland
100
Inability to see distant objects clearly
What is Hyperopia
100
Provide sharp, colorful images. Located on back of the eye
What are cones
200
Hormone that stimulates reabsorption of water in kidneys
What is ADH
200
Black dot at the middle of eye that takes in light to be focused.
What is the iris
200
A collection of glands that work with the nervous system to maintain homeostasis/ control growth and maturation using chemical messages we call hormones
What is the Endocrine System
200
Corrective lenses can be used to aid a hyperopic eye
What is convex
200
Two hormones involved in regulation of blood sugar.
What is insulin and glucagon
300
Hormone that decreases osteoclast activity lowering calcium levels
What is Calcitonin
300
Muscles that allow the lens to change shape to focus light
What is the ciliary muscles
300
Term given to the sequence of events that takes place in a body when there is an abnormality, and the body is returning to a state of homeostasis from the events
What is a Feedback Loop
300
Ability to see things that fall outside of the direct line of vision and better for detecting movement than for processing sharp images
What is peripheral vision
300
Hormone released by adrenal gland.
What is adrenaline or epinephrine
400
Hormone responsible for regulating sleep cycles.
What is Melatonin
400
Provides blood supply to the eye
What is the choroid
400
The two glands responsible for thyroid regulation
What is the hypothalamus and pituitary gland
400
The name of the chart that tells us the visual acuity of an individual
What is Snellen eye examination chart
400
Vision that allows individuals to see things that fall outside of the direct line of vision
What is peripheral vision
500
Hormone responsible for stimulation of the synthesis of red blood cells in bone marrow
What is Erythropoietin
500
Helps interpret details of the object the eye is looking at. Also known as the "blind spot"
What is the macula
500
Type of hormone that holds its receptors inside the nucleus of the cell.
What is a steroid hormone
500
The fine adjustment of specific parts of the eye to keep light focused