Cow Eye Dissection Worksheet
Cow Eye Dissection
Worksheet Name_______
1. Write three observations you made when you examined the surface of the eye:
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2. Identify and extract the following structures from the cow’s eye. Place them
carefully on a sheet of paper and label. Display neatly for evaluation.
a.
b.
c.
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f.
cornea
lens
optic nerve
iris
pupil
retina
3. Match the following parts of the eye to their function:
(ciliary body, sclera, iris, retina, lens, & tapetum lucidum)
Contains the photoreceptors for vision.
The colored portion of the eye.
This structure changes shape to focus light on the retina.
The opening in the iris through which light passes.
The iridescent portion of the choroid layer in nocturnal
animals.
Consists of muscles, which control and shape the lens.
The white of the eye.
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Cow Eye Dissection Worksheet
4. Use the pictures below to name at least 6 parts of the eye:
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