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AP Psychology: Vision Flashcards

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5253995643Wavelengththe distance from the peak of one light or sound wave to the peak of the next. Electromagnetic wavelengths vary from the short blips of cosmic rays to the long pulses of radio transmission.0
5253995646Pupilthe adjustable opening in the center of the eye through which light enters.1
5253995647Irisa ring of muscle tissue that forms the colored potion of the eyes around the pupil and controls the size of the pupil opening.2
5253995648Lensthe transparent structure behind the pupil that changes shape to help focus images on the retina.3
5253995650Retinathe light sensitive inner surface of the eye, containing the receptor rods and cones plus layers of neurons that begin the processing of visual information.4
5253995656Optic nervethe nerve that carries neural impulses from the eye to the brain.5
5253995658Foveathe central focal point in the retina, around which the eye's cones cluster.6
5253995664Cornea, pupil, lens, retina, optic nerveThe order which light passes through the eye7

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