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What is the function of the dilator pupillae muscle?
What is the function of the dilator pupillae muscle?
- To separate the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye
- To constrict the pupil in bright light
- To dilate the pupil in dim light (correct)
- To regulate the diameter of the lens
Which layer covers the ciliary body and processes?
Which layer covers the ciliary body and processes?
- Triple layer of cuboidal epithelium
- No epithelial covering
- Single layer of squamous epithelium
- Double layer of columnar epithelium (correct)
What type of muscle is the ciliary muscle?
What type of muscle is the ciliary muscle?
- Cardiac muscle
- Striated muscle
- Smooth muscle (correct)
- Skeletal muscle
Which structure arises from the anterior border of the ciliary body?
Which structure arises from the anterior border of the ciliary body?
What happens to the lens when the ciliary muscle contracts?
What happens to the lens when the ciliary muscle contracts?
How do autonomic reflexes regulate pupil diameter?
How do autonomic reflexes regulate pupil diameter?
What is the common site of retinal detachment?
What is the common site of retinal detachment?
Which area of the retina is specialized for discrimination of details and color vision?
Which area of the retina is specialized for discrimination of details and color vision?
What is the clinical correlate of optic neuritis?
What is the clinical correlate of optic neuritis?
Which structure of the eye contains only cones and is specialized for high visual acuity?
Which structure of the eye contains only cones and is specialized for high visual acuity?
What holds the lens in place within the eye?
What holds the lens in place within the eye?
Which part of the eye is described as a biconvex structure?
Which part of the eye is described as a biconvex structure?
Which layer of the cornea provides structural strength and acts as a barrier against infection?
Which layer of the cornea provides structural strength and acts as a barrier against infection?
What is responsible for the uniform spacing and orthogonal arrangement of collagen fibrils and lamellae in the corneal stroma, contributing to its transparency?
What is responsible for the uniform spacing and orthogonal arrangement of collagen fibrils and lamellae in the corneal stroma, contributing to its transparency?
Which structure is primarily composed of fibrillin and has the function of producing and anchoring zonular fibers?
Which structure is primarily composed of fibrillin and has the function of producing and anchoring zonular fibers?
What is the main function of the outer pigmented layer in the eye?
What is the main function of the outer pigmented layer in the eye?
Which statement about Descemet's membrane is correct?
Which statement about Descemet's membrane is correct?
What is the primary function of the corneal endothelium?
What is the primary function of the corneal endothelium?
In Marfan syndrome, what clinical manifestation may be observed related to the eye?
In Marfan syndrome, what clinical manifestation may be observed related to the eye?
Which structure is responsible for attaching the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) to the choriocapillary layer?
Which structure is responsible for attaching the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) to the choriocapillary layer?
Which type of corneal transplant involves replacing only the endothelial layer of the cornea?
Which type of corneal transplant involves replacing only the endothelial layer of the cornea?
What is the function of the zonule fibers in the eye when a distant object (> 20 feet) is being viewed?
What is the function of the zonule fibers in the eye when a distant object (> 20 feet) is being viewed?
What is the advantage of corneal transplantation over other organ transplants?
What is the advantage of corneal transplantation over other organ transplants?
Where is the posterior chamber located in relation to the eye's anatomy?
Where is the posterior chamber located in relation to the eye's anatomy?
What is the primary function of crystallins in the lens fibers?
What is the primary function of crystallins in the lens fibers?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical correlation associated with the conjunctiva?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical correlation associated with the conjunctiva?
What is the primary function of the Meibomian glands in the eyelids?
What is the primary function of the Meibomian glands in the eyelids?
Which structure is responsible for the cloudy appearance in cataracts?
Which structure is responsible for the cloudy appearance in cataracts?
What is the primary function of goblet cells in the conjunctiva?
What is the primary function of goblet cells in the conjunctiva?
Which of the following conditions is associated with the glands of Moll?
Which of the following conditions is associated with the glands of Moll?
