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What is the function of the lipid layer in the tear film?
What is the function of the lipid layer in the tear film?
- Enhancing tear production
- Stimulating blinking reflex
- Preventing tear evaporation (correct)
- Providing nutrients to the cornea
Which of the following is NOT a component of the lipid layer in tear film?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the lipid layer in tear film?
- Cholesterol
- Wax esters
- Triacylglycerols
- Proteins (correct)
During tear-film breakup time, the subsequent blink is stimulated by:
During tear-film breakup time, the subsequent blink is stimulated by:
- Pain sensation
- Muscle contraction
- Corneal dryness
- Film stabilization (correct)
Which gland secretes Meibum, a crucial component of the tear film lipid layer?
Which gland secretes Meibum, a crucial component of the tear film lipid layer?
The aqueous layer of tear film contains which of the following components?
The aqueous layer of tear film contains which of the following components?
In tear film formation, when substances are transported in opposite directions, it is an example of:
In tear film formation, when substances are transported in opposite directions, it is an example of:
What is the major component of the lipid layer of the precorneal tear film?
What is the major component of the lipid layer of the precorneal tear film?
Which of the following is derived from eicosanoic acids and includes examples like prostaglandins and leukotrienes?
Which of the following is derived from eicosanoic acids and includes examples like prostaglandins and leukotrienes?
What is the main characteristic of glycolipids?
What is the main characteristic of glycolipids?
What is the basic structure that binds glycolipids?
What is the basic structure that binds glycolipids?
In which glycolipid is phosphocholine esterified to a ceramide?
In which glycolipid is phosphocholine esterified to a ceramide?
What is the function of lipid esters found in tear film?
What is the function of lipid esters found in tear film?
What is a possible cause contributing to meibomian gland dysfunction?
What is a possible cause contributing to meibomian gland dysfunction?
What is the advantage of high fluidity of the photoreceptor disc membrane?
What is the advantage of high fluidity of the photoreceptor disc membrane?
To what class of lipids does Vitamin A belong?
To what class of lipids does Vitamin A belong?
What is the role of Vitamin E in the retina?
What is the role of Vitamin E in the retina?
What are the chemical forms of Vitamin A and their roles?
What are the chemical forms of Vitamin A and their roles?
What process involves the transport of 3 sodium ions out of the cell and 2 potassium ions into the cell by hydrolyzing 1 molecule of ATP?
What process involves the transport of 3 sodium ions out of the cell and 2 potassium ions into the cell by hydrolyzing 1 molecule of ATP?
Which type of transport involves substances being transported in the same direction, such as glucose transport in kidney tubules?
Which type of transport involves substances being transported in the same direction, such as glucose transport in kidney tubules?
What is the primary function of the lipid layer in tear film?
What is the primary function of the lipid layer in tear film?
Which components are present in the anterior/superficial lipid layer of tear film?
Which components are present in the anterior/superficial lipid layer of tear film?
In tear-film formation, when substances are transported simultaneously, it is an example of:
In tear-film formation, when substances are transported simultaneously, it is an example of:
Which gland secretes Meibum, a crucial component of the tear film lipid layer?
Which gland secretes Meibum, a crucial component of the tear film lipid layer?
What is the result of tear-film breakup time?
What is the result of tear-film breakup time?
What is the composition of the aqueous layer in tear film?
What is the composition of the aqueous layer in tear film?
What is the significance of the protein to lipid ratio in a membrane?
What is the significance of the protein to lipid ratio in a membrane?
What is simple diffusion and provide an example?
What is simple diffusion and provide an example?
How does facilitated transport differ from active transport?
How does facilitated transport differ from active transport?
What is the role of glycolipids in cell membranes?
What is the role of glycolipids in cell membranes?
Which membrane has a protein to lipid ratio of 3:1?
Which membrane has a protein to lipid ratio of 3:1?
What is the primary function of glycoproteins in cell membranes?
What is the primary function of glycoproteins in cell membranes?
Which type of transport is limited by the ability of proteins or enzymes to perform the task?
Which type of transport is limited by the ability of proteins or enzymes to perform the task?
Give an example of a process that requires enzyme catalysis for energy to operate a pump moving molecules against their concentration gradient.
Give an example of a process that requires enzyme catalysis for energy to operate a pump moving molecules against their concentration gradient.
What is one of the functions of lipid esters found in the tear film?
What is one of the functions of lipid esters found in the tear film?
Which is a possible cause contributing to meibomian gland dysfunction?
Which is a possible cause contributing to meibomian gland dysfunction?
Why is high fluidity crucial for the photoreceptor disc membrane?
Why is high fluidity crucial for the photoreceptor disc membrane?
To which class of lipids does Vitamin A belong?
To which class of lipids does Vitamin A belong?
What happens in the retina in the absence of Vitamin E?
What happens in the retina in the absence of Vitamin E?
What is a role of retinol among the chemical forms of Vitamin A?
What is a role of retinol among the chemical forms of Vitamin A?
Which statement describes a function of Vitamin E in the retina?
Which statement describes a function of Vitamin E in the retina?
What are common dietary sources of Vitamin A apart from animal sources?
What are common dietary sources of Vitamin A apart from animal sources?
What is a common adverse effect of high daily intake of Vitamin A?
What is a common adverse effect of high daily intake of Vitamin A?
Where do gangliosides mainly reside in the body?
Where do gangliosides mainly reside in the body?
What is the characteristic physical feature of Tay-Sachs disease?
What is the characteristic physical feature of Tay-Sachs disease?
What enzyme deficiency leads to Tay-Sachs disease?
What enzyme deficiency leads to Tay-Sachs disease?
In which region of the eye is the characteristic cherry-red spot observed due to Tay-Sachs disease?
In which region of the eye is the characteristic cherry-red spot observed due to Tay-Sachs disease?
What is the primary impact of ganglioside accumulation in the retina?
What is the primary impact of ganglioside accumulation in the retina?
How does Tay-Sachs disease affect the lifespan of affected individuals?
How does Tay-Sachs disease affect the lifespan of affected individuals?
What are some common symptoms experienced with high Vitamin A intake?
What are some common symptoms experienced with high Vitamin A intake?
What is the main role of Chylomicra in the body?
What is the main role of Chylomicra in the body?
How is retinol conveyed from the liver to target cells?
How is retinol conveyed from the liver to target cells?
What happens to retinol after it enters target cells?
What happens to retinol after it enters target cells?
Which proteins are involved in mobilizing retinal for transport to target cells?
Which proteins are involved in mobilizing retinal for transport to target cells?
What are the three disorders of the eye caused by Vitamin A deficiency?
What are the three disorders of the eye caused by Vitamin A deficiency?
What does Keratomalacia involve?
What does Keratomalacia involve?
Which process occurs after all-trans retinal is converted to 11-cis-retinal in the retina?
Which process occurs after all-trans retinal is converted to 11-cis-retinal in the retina?
What is Xerophthalmia primarily characterized by?
What is Xerophthalmia primarily characterized by?
Which type of lipids are found on the surface of chylomicra transport complexes?
Which type of lipids are found on the surface of chylomicra transport complexes?
