6 Questions
What is the average frequency of blinking in dogs according to the text?
3-5 blinks per minute
Which species has the highest frequency of blinking according to the text?
Horses
What is the primary function of the preocular tear film according to the text?
To maintain an optically uniform surface on the cornea and control bacterial flora
Which of the following is true about the lipid layer of the tear film based on the text?
It protects underlying layers and is released by compression of eyelids
How does tear evaporation relate to the rate of blinking according to the text?
Tear evaporation rate is faster than blinking rate
Which gland is responsible for secreting the lipid layer of the tear film?
Meibomian gland
Learn about the frequency of blinking in dogs and cats based on different studies. Understand how blinking patterns differ between these two animals.
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