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Recognize and label the components of the eye in diagrams and images, including the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, retina, optic nerve, and blind spot.

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Cambridge IGCSE BiologyCoordination and responseCore content

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This point belongs to Sense organs, especially Sense organs outcomes.
You need to be able to recognize and label the components of the eye in diagrams and images, including the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, retina, optic nerve, and blind spot.
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Identify

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Diagram Description

A labelled diagram shows the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, retina, optic nerve, and blind spot.

a
Identify the part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil.
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Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.
[1]
b
State the function of the retina.
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[2]

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