Learning Objective: 1.6 Understanding the sense of sight.

Learning Outcomes:
 Identify the structure of the human eye.
 Explain the functions of the different parts of the eye.
 Describe how we see.

1. Label the diagram below to identify the structure of the human eye using the words
given.
Iris Optic nerve Yellow spot

a.
b.

c.
Eye lens

2. Complete the table below to explain the functions of the different parts of the eye using
the words given.

Retina Cornea Sclera

Part of eye Function

Pupil Controls the intensity of light entering the eye.

A transparent layer which allows light to enter the eye.
Lens Refracts and focuses light to form image on the retina.
Choroids Black-pigmented layer to prevent reflection of light in the eye.
Tough outermost layer which protects and gives shape to the eyeball.
Light-sensitive layer where the image is formed in the eye.

3. Complete the statement below to describe how we see using the words given.

retina optic

Light that enters the eye is refracted by the cornea, aqueous humour and the eye lens to
form an image on the____________________. The sensitive cells in the retina convert
the image into impulses which is then sent to the brain through the _____________
nerve.
Learning Objective: 1.6 Understanding the sense of sight.

Answer Scheme

1. Label the diagram below to identify the structure of the human eye using the words
given.

Iris Optic nerve Yellow spot

a. Iris
b. Yellow spot

c. Optic nerve
Eye lens

2. Complete the table below to explain the functions of the different parts of the eye using
the words given.

Retina Cornea Sclera

Part of eye Function

Pupil Controls the intensity of light entering the eye.

Cornea A transparent layer which allows light to enter the eye.
Lens Refracts and focuses light to form image on the retina.
Choroids Black-pigmented layer to prevent reflection of light in the eye.
Sclera Tough outermost layer which protects and gives shape to the eyeball.
Retina Light-sensitive layer where the image is formed in the eye.

3. Complete the statement below to describe how we see using the words given.

retina optic

Light that enters the eye is refracted by the cornea, aqueous humour and the eye lens to
form an image on the retina / yellow spot. The sensitive cells in the retina convert the
image into impulses which is then sent to the brain through the optic nerve.