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Title

Eye Terms

Description

started by Ms. B

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Subject

Science

Level

8th Grade

Created

05/11/2007

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Term

artery:

Definition

oxygenated blood flowing in

Term

vein:

Definition

deoxygenated blood flowing out

Term

sclera:

Definition

The white part of the eye- covers all of the eye except cornea, gives shape to the eyeball, makes it rigid, offers protection

Term

retina:

Definition

innermost back part of the eye. Like a thin screen where images are projected. Nerve endings carry impulses (images) to the brain

Term

pupil:

Definition

a hole in the center of the eye where light enters in