Match each structure of the eye with its corresponding description.
-receptor that is more concentrated in the peripheral area of the retina
A)Aqueous humor
B)Choroid
C)Cones
D)Cornea
E)Fovea centralis
F)Iris
G)Optic disc
H)Retina
I)Rods
J)Vitreous humor

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Rods are more concentrated in the peripheral area of the retina and are responsible for vision in low light.

Answer: D
 The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped outer layer of the eye that helps to focus incoming light.

Answer: C
 Cones are responsible for color vision and are most densely packed in the center of the retina in the fovea centralis.

Answer: F
 The iris controls the size of the pupil, which regulates the amount of light that enters the eye.

Answer: H
 The retina is a layer of photoreceptor cells that lines the back of the eye and is responsible for converting light into neural signals that are sent to the brain.

Answer: G
 The optic disc is where the optic nerve exits the eye and does not contain any photoreceptor cells, creating a blind spot in vision.

Answer: A
 The aqueous humor is a clear fluid that helps to maintain the pressure within the eye.

Answer: J
 The vitreous humor is a clear, gel-like substance that fills the space between the lens and the retina and helps to maintain the shape of the eye.

Answer: B
 The choroid is a layer of blood vessels that supplies nutrients and oxygen to the retina.

Match Each Structure of the Eye with Its Corresponding Description