Eye Structure/Function
Nourishes the lens & cornea, also refracts light waves to focus on retina
WHAT IS... Aqueous Humor
WHAT IS... Vitreous Humor
This transmits auditory information to the brain
WHAT IS... Cochlear Nerve
The first structure that sound vibrations pass through
WHAT IS... Auricle / Pinna
Theeeee sense of smell
WHAT IS... Olfaction
Innermost layer of the eye, contains photoreceptors
WHAT IS... Retina
These photoreceptors are in the retina to help us see COLOR
WHAT ARE... Cones
When sound vibrations enter this structure, they change the pressure on the eardrum
WHAT IS... External Auditory Meatus (Auditory Canal)
These bones transmit vibrations between the tympanic membrane and inner ear (NAME THEM!)
WHAT ARE... The ear ossicles! Malleus, Incus, Stapes
Name of the receptors for olfaction & taste
WHAT IS... Chemoreceptors
This structure transmits light information to the occipital lobe for visual processing
WHAT IS... Optic Nerve
The first structure light passes through
WHAT IS... Cornea
These round INNER EAR structures helps us maintain balance (relates to Dynamic Equilibrium)
WHAT IS... Semicircular Canals
WHAT IS... Temporal Lobe
Causes the "beef" taste sensation
WHAT IS... Umami
Large, transparent, flexible structure behind iris. Has the ability to change shape in response to the distance of an object.
WHAT IS... Lens
Controls the amount of light entering the eye by changing the size of the pupil
WHAT IS... Iris
Structure containing the hair cells responsible for transmitting sound waves to the cochlear nerve
WHAT IS... Cochlea
The opening of the tympanic cavity that leads to the inner ear
WHAT IS... Oval Window
Loss of the sense of smell, caused by many things including COVID
WHAT IS... Anosmia
Area of retina without photoreceptors, aka blindspot
WHAT IS... Optic Disc
Middle layer of the eye, helps supply the eye with blood
WHAT IS... Choroid
This structure helps maintain equal pressure on both sides of eardrum
WHAT IS... Eustachian Tube
WHAT IS... Conduction Deafness
Acidic foods cause this taste sensation
WHAT IS... Sour