Anatomy of the Eye
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What is the function of the lacrimal apparatus?

  • To lubricate the eye (correct)
  • To control the pupil's size
  • To protect the eye from foreign bodies
  • To move the eyeball
  • Which of the following is NOT one of the extraocular muscles?

  • Lateral rectus
  • Inferior oblique
  • Superior rectus
  • Deltoid (correct)
  • What is the function of the corneal reflex?

  • To move the eyeball
  • To focus on objects
  • To respond to pain and touch (correct)
  • To lubricate the eye
  • What determines the color of the eye?

    <p>The iris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the ciliary body?

    <p>To focus on objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the nerve that carries the afferent sensation of the corneal reflex?

    <p>Trigeminal nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the eyelids?

    <p>To protect the eye from foreign bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the small openings in the lateral canthus called?

    <p>Puncta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the meibomian glands?

    <p>To secrete an oily substance that lubricates the eyelid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the space between the open eyelids called?

    <p>Palpebral fissure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of eyelashes?

    <p>To filter dust and dirt from air entering the eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cushion of fat that surrounds the eye in the orbit?

    <p>A description not mentioned in the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

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