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Which of the following is a component of naturally occurring tears?
Which of the following is a component of naturally occurring tears?
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins (correct)
- Minerals
- Vitamins
What is the primary function of tears in the eye?
What is the primary function of tears in the eye?
- To remove dirt and debris from the eye
- To provide lubrication for the eyelids
- To maintain clear vision (correct)
- To provide emotional expression
What is the primary cause of watering eyes (epiphora) in adults and older children?
What is the primary cause of watering eyes (epiphora) in adults and older children?
- Increased tear production
- Allergic reaction
- Blocked or narrowed tear ducts (correct)
- Dry eye syndrome
What is the effect of chronic hypoxia (lack of oxygen) on the corneal epithelium?
What is the effect of chronic hypoxia (lack of oxygen) on the corneal epithelium?
Which type of tear is produced as a reflex response to an irritant or foreign object in the eye?
Which type of tear is produced as a reflex response to an irritant or foreign object in the eye?
Where is the lacrimal gland located?
Where is the lacrimal gland located?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of over-production of tears?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of over-production of tears?
What is the role of tears in eye health?
What is the role of tears in eye health?
Which of the following is a component of naturally occurring tears?
Which of the following is a component of naturally occurring tears?
What is the term used for the tear ducts in the eyes?
What is the term used for the tear ducts in the eyes?
Which type of tears is produced in response to emotional stimuli?
Which type of tears is produced in response to emotional stimuli?
What is the primary role of basal tears?
What is the primary role of basal tears?
Which of the following best describes the difference between basal and reflex tears?
Which of the following best describes the difference between basal and reflex tears?
What distinguishes emotional tears from the other types of tears?
What distinguishes emotional tears from the other types of tears?
What is the primary function of tears in the eye?
What is the primary function of tears in the eye?
Which of the following components of tears are ionically bonded?
Which of the following components of tears are ionically bonded?
Where are tears naturally produced in the eye?
Where are tears naturally produced in the eye?
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