The amount of light entering the eye is controlled by the ________.

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  1. Pupil
  2. Sclera
  3. Cornea
  4. Retina

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Option 1 : Pupil
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The correct answer is Pupil.Key Points

  • The amount of light entering the eye is controlled by the pupil.
  • The pupil is a small empty space surrounded by the iris.
  • The iris contracts and relaxes to regulate the size of the pupil.
  • When it is dark, the pupil expands to allows more light to enter the eye.
  • Iris controls the pupil which inturn controls the amount of light entering the eye.The pupil is just an adjustable opening, the iris is a membrane.
  • When it is bright, the pupil contracts to prevent more light from entering the eye.

 

Sclera

It maintains the shape of an eyeball and provides a sturdy attachment for the extraocular muscle that controls the movement of the eyes. 

Cornea

It acts as the eye’s outermost lens.

Retina

It receives light and sends signals to the brain for visual recognition.

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