Human Eye Anatomy Quiz
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What is the name of the condition where the pupil is dilated?

  • Mydriasis (correct)
  • Myopia
  • Hyperopia
  • Miosis

    • What is the effect of muscarinic antagonists and alpha-adrenoceptor agonists on the ciliary muscle?

  • They cause paralysis of the ciliary muscle, leading to loss of accommodation for far vision. (correct)
  • They cause both contraction and paralysis of the ciliary muscle.
  • They have no effect on the ciliary muscle.
  • They cause contraction of the ciliary muscle, leading to accommodation for near vision.

    • What is the primary function of the aqueous humor?

  • To transport water from the stroma into the anterior chamber.
  • To maintain intraocular pressure.
  • To provide nutrients and drugs to the nonvascular eye tissues. (correct)
  • To absorb sodium from the stroma.

    • Which of the following can cause cataracts?

    <p>Glucocorticosteroids, chlorpromazine, amiodarone, and phenytoin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range of intraocular pressure (IOP)?

    <p>10-20 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the anterior part of the eye?

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

    What is the function of the iris?

    <p>To regulate the amount of light entering the eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the cornea is correct?

    <p>It is the outermost layer of the eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances would cause constriction of the pupil?

    <p>A muscarinic agonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What separates the aqueous humour from the vitreous humour?

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

    Study Notes

    The Eye Structure

    • The eyeball consists of two fluid-filled compartments: the aqueous humour and the vitreous humour, separated by a translucent lens.
    • The eye has four layers of supporting tissue: cornea and sclera, pigment epithelium, uveal tract, and retina (neural tissue containing photoreceptors).

    Light Pathway

    • Light enters the eye through the cornea and is focused by the lens onto the retina.
    • The signal from the retina reaches the brain via the optic nerve.

    Eye Regions

    • The eye has two main regions: the anterior (front) part and the posterior (internal) part.
    • The anterior component consists of the iris, pupil, cornea, sclera, and conjunctiva.
    • The internal component consists of the lens, retina, optic nerve, aqueous humour, and vitreous humour.

    Iris and Pupil

    • The iris has a sphincter muscle that receives parasympathetic nerve fibres, causing constriction of the pupil.
    • Muscarinic agonist and α-adrenoceptor antagonist cause constriction (miosis) of the pupil.
    • Muscarinic antagonist and alpha-adrenoceptor agonist cause dilatation (mydriasis) of the pupil.

    Lens and Accommodation

    • Contraction of the innervated ciliary muscle allows the lens to become thicker for near vision.
    • Muscarinic antagonist and alpha adrenoceptor agonist paralyze the ciliary muscle, leading to loss of accommodation for far vision.
    • The lens provides refractive power for the adjustable part of the eye.

    Cataracts and Retina

    • Opacity of the lens is called cataract, and can be caused by certain drugs.
    • The retina is part of the CNS and is relatively unaffected by drugs due to the blood-retinal barrier.
    • The retina can be damaged by drugs or high oxygen tension in newborn babies.

    Aqueous Humour Formation and IOP

    • The ciliary body produces the aqueous humour, which flows through the anterior segment of the eye and provides nutrients and drugs to non-vascular eye tissues.
    • The normal intraocular pressure (IOP) is about 15mmHg, maintained by a balance of aqueous humour formation and outflow.

    Corneal Damage and Inflammation

    • Fluorescein dye is used to reveal damage to the corneal epithelium.
    • Inflammation from allergy or chemical burn can be treated with topical anti-inflammatory agents.
    • Infections require treatment with anti-inflammatory agents together with effective chemotherapeutic agents.

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    Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the human eye, including its structures like the cornea, iris, and retina. Learn about the components that make up the eyeball and their functions.

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