JAPAN 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: The Sharper Image, Melanin, Ciliary Processes

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Fluid-filled sphere enclosed by three layers of tissue. Retina; innermost layer; contains neurons that are sensitive to light and are capable of transmitting signals to central targets. > immediately adjacent layer of tissue including three continuous structures. > choroid; composed of a rich capillary bed; nourishes the photoreceptors of retina; and contains a high concentration of light absorbing pigment -> melanin. > ciliary body; ring of tissue that encircles the lens and consists of a muscular component that adjusts the refractive power of the lens and a vascular component that produces fluid (fills front of eye) > iris; colored portion of the eye; contains two sets of muscles with opposing actions (adjust size of pupil under neural control) Sclera; outermost layer; composed of a tough white fibrous tissue; at front of eye opaque outer layer is transformed into the cornea (permits light rays to enter the eye)

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