Question

Draw a diagram of the human eye as seen in a vertical section and label the parts which suits the following descriptions relating to the :
(i) photosensitive layer of the eye.
(ii) structure which is responsible for holding the eye lens in its position.
(iii) structure which maintains the shape of the eye ball and the area of no vision.
(iv) anterior chamber seen in front of the eye lens.
(v) outer most transparent layer seen in front of the eye ball.

Answer 1

(i) The photosensitive layer of the eye is retina.

(ii) The structure which is responsible for holding the eye lens in its position called as suspensory ligament

(iii) The structure which maintains the shape of the eyeball and the area of no vision is vitreous humor

(iv) The anterior chamber is seen in front of the eye lens, called as blind spot

(v) The outermost transparent layer in front of the eyeball called as conjunctiva