We use them more than any other sensory organ. We rely on them to guide us through the world. Our eyes are some of our most important, and vulnerable, parts of our body. What do you know about how they are built, what they do and how we use them? Check yourself out in this new science quiz!
1 of 13
Which of the following parts of the eye is the hole that lets in light?
Pupil
Lens
Focus
Iris
2 of 13
The iris can change the ____ of the pupil.
Size
Shape
Function
Color
3 of 13
Shrinking the pupil causes your vision to...
Become clearer
See more in the dark
See colors better
4 of 13
True or False: When light is very low, the iris will shrink the pupil
True
False
5 of 13
The lens of the eye is similar to the lens of which of the following devices?
All answers are true
Camera
Telescope
Magnifying glass
Microscope
6 of 13
Which part of the eye is sends visual data to the brain in the form of electric signals?
Cornea
Pupil
Optic Nerve
Retina
7 of 13
Which of the following is the correct order in which light travels through the eye?
Pupil, Cornea, Lens, Retina, Optic Nerve
Cornea, Lens, Retina, Pupil, Optic Nerve
Cornea, Pupil, Lens, Retina, Optic Nerve
Cornea, Retina, Lens, Pupil, Optic Nerve
8 of 13
Which part of the eye contains light sensitive nerves?
Lens
Vitreous Humor
Retina
Cornea
9 of 13
The ___________ is the colored part of the eye.
Cornea
Pupil
Lens
Iris
10 of 13
What is the Fovea?
The blind spot
The spot that sees most clearly
The very center of the pupil
The center of the lens
11 of 13
Which property of light is reflected back to your eye allowing you to see specific colors?
Speed
Amplitude
Frequency
Brightness
12 of 13
What is the 'Blind Spot'?
The center of the pupil
The place where the optic nerve leaves the eye
Where the nose should be but we don't see it
The retina
13 of 13
While the _______ in our eyes are used to see in low lighting situations, the _______ in our eye are used to see in the bright light and perceive color.
Rods, Cones
Cones, Rods
There's More to Learn
So you don't know that much about the eyes, that's ok, as long as you know how to use them! Why not use them to learn a... READ MORESo you don't know that much about the eyes, that's ok, as long as you know how to use them! Why not use them to learn a bit more about this fascinating subject of sight, or take our quiz again for a better score?
Terrible puns aside, you've got a good score here and obviously some knowledge of the workings of the human eye... READ MORETerrible puns aside, you've got a good score here and obviously some knowledge of the workings of the human eye. Excellent! You can have a look at your mistakes to learn from them or elect to retake the quiz!
Terrible puns aside, congratulations for acing this quiz! You obviously know a lot about the human eye, how its built... READ MORETerrible puns aside, congratulations for acing this quiz! You obviously know a lot about the human eye, how its built and how it does what it does. Kudos and our admiration for a truly spectacular score!
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