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What is the main function of the conjunctiva?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of the fornices?
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What is the main component of the tarsal plate?
What is the main component of the tarsal plate?
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What is the purpose of the glands of Zeis?
What is the purpose of the glands of Zeis?
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What is the function of the lacrimal apparatus?
What is the function of the lacrimal apparatus?
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What type of epithelial cells forms the palpebral conjunctiva?
What type of epithelial cells forms the palpebral conjunctiva?
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What is the function of the eyelids?
What is the function of the eyelids?
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What is the purpose of the conjunctiva in immune surveillance?
What is the purpose of the conjunctiva in immune surveillance?
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