4. Cut through the cornea at right angles. Pick upthe flaps of the cornea and examine the iris.
15.4 Structure and functions of the eye
Experiment 15.1
To dissect and examine an ox’s eye
5. Cut through the iris andinto the sclera to abouthalf-way around the wallsof the eye. Examine theinner parts of the eye.
15.4 Structure and functions of the eye
Experiment 15.1
To dissect and examine an ox’s eye
6. Remove the lens. Place it on a piece of paper. Observethe words underneath. Then press the lens to feel itselasticity and observe the words through the lens again.What changes do you observe?
15.4 Structure and functions of the eye
Experiment 15.1
To dissect and examine an ox’s eye
7. Remove the vitreoushumour. Identify theblind spot.
15.5 The control of the amount of light enteringthe eye
15.5 The control of the amount of light enteringthe eye
Iris
Pupil
Radialmuscles
Circularmuscles
15.5 The control of the amount of light enteringthe eye
Prevents photoreceptors on retinafrom being over-stimulated
Under bright light
The size of pupil becomes smaller
Circular muscles contractand radial muscles relax
15.5 The control of the amount of light enteringthe eye
Allows more light to pass throughthe lens to form a clearer image
Under dim light
The size of pupil becomes larger
Circular muscles relaxand radial muscles contract
15.6 The accommodation of the eye
15.6 The accommodation of the eye
A
B
Lens
Focallength
Compare thetwo figures
In figure A,
* Thicker lens
* Shorter focal length
15.6 The accommodation of the eye
The ability of the eye
to adjust the thickness of the lensfor viewing near & distant objects
is called accommodation
15.6 The accommodation of the eye
Near object
1. Ciliary muscles contract
2. The tension of suspensoryligament is reduced
3. Lens becomes thicker
15.6 The accommodation of the eye
Distant object
1. Ciliary muscles relax
2. The tension of suspensoryligament is increased
3. Lens becomes thinner
15.6 The accommodation of the eye
Summary
Near object
Distant object
Ciliarymuscles
Contract
Relax
Suspensoryligaments
Tensiondecreases
Tension
increases
Lens
Thicker
Thinner
15.6 The accommodation of the eye
Near or Farobject ?
Distantobject
because the image cannot befocused onto the retina
but notclear
Short sight
15.6 The accommodation of the eye
Wearingconcave lens
Correction
Short sight
15.6 The accommodation of the eye
cannot see the near object clearly
Wearingconvex lens
Correction
Nearobject
Long Sight
15.6 The accommodation of the eye
It is a hereditary disease
Common type is red-green colourblindness
certain colours may not be distinguished
If a certain type of cone is missing,
15.6 The accommodation of the eye
Mind Map
Detecting ofenvironmental conditions
is called
change in external orinternal environmentis called