The Human Eye

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GCSE Biology (The Eye) Mind Map on The Human Eye, created by 9arush on 11/08/2013.
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Mind Map by 9arush, updated more than 1 year ago
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The Human Eye
  1. RETINA
    1. Contains receptor cells sensitive to light
    2. CORNEA
      1. Refracts the light rays as they enter the eye
        1. Cannot change its shape
        2. SUSPENSORY LIGAMENT
          1. Strong fibres that hold the lens in position
          2. LENS
            1. Responsible for fine adjustments to focusing
            2. CILIARY MUSCLE
              1. A ring muscles that contract or relax to change the shape of the lens
              2. IRIS
                1. The coloured part of the eye
                2. CONJUNCTIVA
                  1. A thin,transparent, protective covering over the front of the eye
                  2. SCLERA
                    1. A tough covering around the eye
                    2. RACHIAL MUSCLE
                      1. Contracts to make pupil dilate
                      2. CIRCULAR MUSCLE
                        1. Contracts to make pupil constrict
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