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COPY: 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?

To line the recesses between the eyelids and the eyeball Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the tarsal plate?

Fibrous tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the glands of Zeis?

To lubricate the eye lashes Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the lacrimal apparatus?

To produce a large volume of tears Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelial cells forms the palpebral conjunctiva?

Columnar epithelial cells with microvilli Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the eyelids?

To protect the eye Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the conjunctiva in immune surveillance?

To prevent the entrance of microbes into the eye Signup and view all the answers