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To describe: The phenomena by which the eye can see light when a strong mechanical force hits the eye.
Introduction: The eye is a sensory organ that detects the light and converts the image into electrical signals, and these signals are transferred to the visual cortex of the brain. The different parts of the eye include sclera, pupil, iris, cornea, lens, and retina.
To describe: The principle of sensory biology that illustrates the phenomena by which the eye can see light when a strong mechanical force hits the eye.
Introduction: The ear is an important sensory organ of the body. The ear is responsible for performing two important functions, hearing and maintaining balance. It has three different regions. These are the inner ear, middle ear, and the outer ear.
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