The Human Eye and the Colourful World

Class X: Science

Chapter 11: The Human Eye and the Colourful World

Human eye is a valuable sense organ. Its various parts and the respective functions include:

Eye part                  Eye function

Cornea                   Protective layer of eye

Eye lens                 Refracts the light so as to form the image on retina

Retina                    Behaves as the screen on which the image is formed

Pupil                       Controls the intensity of light entering the eye

Ciliary’s muscles   Adjust the thickness of the lens