Anatomy of the Eye

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What is the main function of the conjunctiva?

  • To produce a large volume of tears
  • To lubricate the eye by producing mucus and tears, and to prevent the entrance of microbes (correct)
  • To regulate the amount of light entering the eye
  • To control the movement of the eyelids

What type of cells forms the bulbar conjunctiva?

  • Cuboidal epithelial cells
  • Columnar epithelial cells
  • Ciliated epithelial cells
  • Squamous non-keratinized epithelial cells (correct)

What is the function of the Meibomian glands?

  • To produce a large volume of tears
  • To regulate the amount of light entering the eye
  • To create an oily layer on the tear film to prevent evaporation (correct)
  • To control the movement of the eyelids

What is the purpose of the fornices?

<p>To line the recesses between the eyelids and the eyeball (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the tarsal plate?

<p>Fibrous tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the glands of Zeis?

<p>To lubricate the eye lashes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the lacrimal apparatus?

<p>To produce a large volume of tears (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelial cells forms the palpebral conjunctiva?

<p>Columnar epithelial cells with microvilli (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the eyelids?

<p>To protect the eye (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the conjunctiva in immune surveillance?

<p>To prevent the entrance of microbes into the eye (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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