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07a: The Eye Flashcards

1
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The eye is comprised of three principal layers called (X). List them.

A

X = Tunics

  1. Corneoscleral
  2. Uveal
  3. Retinal
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Thick curved structure at anterior portion of eye.

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Cornea

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Cornea (is/isn’t) transparent and has which layer(s)?

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Is;

  1. Stratified squamous (NK) epithelium
  2. Bowman’s membrane
  3. CT stroma
  4. Descemet’s membrane
  5. Endothelium
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White of the eye.

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Sclera

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Sclera (is/isn’t) transparent and is composed of which type of tissue?

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Isn’t;

Dense irregular CT

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6
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Limbus of the eye is what?

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Junction between cornea and sclera

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7
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Lamina cribrosa of eye is:

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portion of sclera at back of eye that’s disrupted by penetrating axons/blood vessels

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The (X) is found in the uveal layer of the eye and forms aperture called (Y) to admit light into eye.

A 
X = iris;
Y = pupil
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Size of pupil is controlled by:

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Sphincter and dilator pupillae

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10
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Sphincter pupillae controlled by (X) and dilated pupillae controlled by (Y).

A 
X = parasympathetic NS
Y = sympathetic NS
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The ciliary body is located immediately behind (X). It contains (Y). What underlies it?

A 
X = iris;
Y = ciliary processes;
Z = ciliary muscle
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Immediately behind ciliary body is the (X), which extends as a layer on underside of (Y).

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X = choroid;
Y = sclera
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13
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(X) structure of eye contains enormous amount of pigment to absorb stray light.

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X = choroid

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Photoreceptors supplied by dense capillary plexus called (X), which is contained in (Y) structure of eye.

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X = choriocapillaris;
Y = choroid
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15
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Bruch’s membrane separates:

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Retina and choroid layers

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16
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Retinal tunic consists of which layers? Star the one closest to choroid layer.

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  1. Neural retina

2. Retinal pigment epithelium layer (RPE)*

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17
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Retinal pigment epithelium is (single/multi)-layered and composed of (simple/cuboidal/columnar) cells containing (X).

A

Single; cuboidal

X = pigment

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18
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List the spaces in the eye.

A
  1. Anterior chamber
  2. Posterior chamber
  3. Vitreal chamber
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Anterior chamber walls.

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Cornea (anterior) and Iris/lens (posterior)

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Posterior chamber walls.

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Ant: iris
Post: zonules
Medial: lens
Lateral: ciliary body

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21
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(X) are small CT fibers attached to ciliary body and (Y) to hold (Y) in place.

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X = Zonules;
Y = lens
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Posterior chamber of eye contains (X) fluid.

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X = clear aqueous humor

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Anterior chamber of eye contains (X) fluid.

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X = clear aqueous humor

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24
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T/F: Fluid can travel between posterior and anterior chambers of eye.

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True

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25
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(X) chamber is between (Y) and the back of the eye. It’s filled with what fluid?

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X = vitreous
Y = lens

Vitreous humor

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26
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Vitreous humor has which consistency/color?

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Clear, gel-like

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27
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(X) is mucous membrane that’s continuous with cornea and and lies on top of (Y).

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X = conjunctiva;
Y = sclera
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List the portions of the conjunctiva and what each one lies on.

A
  1. Palpebral (on back of eyelid)

2. Bulbar (on sclera)

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29
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Tear film of fluid covers (X) structure of eye. List its layers.

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X = cornea;

  1. Outer lipid layer
  2. Middle aqueous layer
  3. Inner mucous layer
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30
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Innermost (X) layer of tear film is produced by (Y).

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X = mucous;
Y = goblet cells of conjunctiva
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Middle (X) layer of tear film is produced by (Y).

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X = aqueous
Y = lacrimal glands
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Outermost (X) layer of tear film is produced by (Y).

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X = lipid
Y = tarsal (Meibomian) glands of eyelid
33
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An optically smooth surface of eye is possible, despite micrivilli projections of (X) epithelium, because (Y) fills in the gaps.

A 
X = corneal;
Y = innermost mucous layer of tear film
34
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Which layer of tear film has defensive/protective properties due to presence of (X).

A

Middle aqueous layer;

Lactoferrin, lysozyme, IgA

35
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T/F: Epithelium of cornea is highly innervated

A

True - very sensitive to touch

36
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T/F: Cornea is as sensitive to touch as fingertips.

A

False - 10x more sensitive

37
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Corneal epithelium has (X), preventing anything from getting in/out.

A

X = tight junctions

38
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Basement membrane of corneal endothelium is called:

A

Descemet’s membrane

39
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Corneal epithelium has (high/low) stem cell population and is (very/minimally) metabolically active.

40
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Cornea is transparent due to fluid being constantly pumped (into/out) across (X) cells on its (inner/outer) margin.

A

Out;
X = endothelial
Inner

41
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(High/low) organization of (X) in cornea when compared to sclera also contributes to its transparency.

A

High;

X = Type I collagen fibrils

42
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The cornea is (vascular/avascular), meaning it must receive oxygen/nutrients from (X).

A

Avascular;

X = aqueous humor and air

43
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Stem cells of cornea are located at (X).

A

X = limbus

44
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Cells of lens are very (small/large) and formally called (X).

A

Large;

X = lens fibers

45
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What contributes to (color/transparency) of lens?

A

Transparency;

  1. Anucleate cells
  2. Highly organized crystalline proteins (“crystallins”) in lens fibers
46
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“Cataracts” is a condition in which:

A

Lens becomes cloudy/opaque due to conformational change in crystallin molecules of lens fibers

47
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In near focus, lens is which shape?

48
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In distant focus, lens is which shape?

49
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Pulling on zonules will make lens more (round/ellipsoid).

50
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Contraction of ciliary muscle will make lens more (round/ellipsoid) because it (increases/decreases) tension on (X).

A

Round;
Decreases;
X = zonules

51
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You think you see something in the distance, so you try and focus on the object to ID it. Your ciliary muscles (contract/relax) to allow (rounder/flatter) lens and (less/greater) bending of light.

A

Relax;
flatter;
less

52
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Presbyopia is a condition in which (X) loses its (Y).

A 
X = lens;
Y = flexibility
53
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In the eye, the epithelium of (X) filters blood and a (high/low)-protein plasma is (passively/actively) transported into (X) chamber to provide nourishment for avascular structures.

A

X = ciliary body;
Low;
Actively;
X = posterior

54
Q

Production of aqueous humor is achieved by:

A

Ciliary body epithelium

55
Q

“The angle” in the eye is between (X) structures and contains (Y).

A 
X = iris and cornea;
Y = trabecular meshwork
56
Q

(X) passes through trabecular meshwork and enters (Y) before going to (Z).

A 
X = aqueous humor;
Y = canal of Schlemm;
Z = episcleral venous system
57
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In most basic terms, glaucoma refers to condition in which:

A

intra-ocular pressure is increased

58
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What are the two types of glaucoma?

A
  1. Open-angle

2. Closed-angle

59
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In open-angle glaucoma, what are possible underlying issues?

A
  1. Increased production of aqueous humor by ciliary body

2. Particulate matter blocking trabecular meshwork

60
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In closed-angle glaucoma, what are possible underlying issues?

A

Angle of eye too closed (due to displacement of iris), blocking aqueous humor drainage

61
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Vitreous humor is composed of:

A
  1. Hyaluronic acid
  2. Proteoglycans
  3. Type II collagen
  4. Water
62
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List layers of retina, from innermost (near vitreous chamber) to outermost (near RPE).

A
  1. GCL (ganglion cell layer)
  2. IPL (inner plexiform)
  3. INL (inner nuclear)
  4. OPL (outer plexiform)
  5. ONL (outer nuclear)
  6. Photoreceptors (rods and cones)
63
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There are several types of cells in the (X) layer of retina. List them.

A

X = INL

  1. Bipolar
  2. Horizontal
  3. Amacrine
  4. Muller
64
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Cell bodies of photoreceptors make up (X) layer of retina.

65
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Photoreceptors make connections with dendrites of other neurons in (X) layer of retina.

66
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(X) cells receive signals from photoreceptors and relay the signals to dendrites of (Y) that are present in (Z) layer of retina.

A 
X = bipolar;
Y = retinal ganglion cells;
Z = IPL
67
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Ganglion cell axons that are (myelinated/unmyelinated) travel across (inner/outer) eye surface and head to (X), where they’re (myelinated/unmyelinated).

A

Unmyelinated;
Inner;
X = optic disc
Myelinated

68
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At optic disc, (X) axons (enter/exit) by penetrating the (Y).

A

X = ganglion cell;
Exit;
Y = sclera

69
Q

Papilledema is a condition in which (X) causes visible (Y).

A 
X = increase in intracranial pressure 
Y = swelling of optic disc
70
Q

In (X), a specialized part of retina, all cell layers besides (Y) have been pushed aside.

A 
X = fovea;
Y = cones
71
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T/F: There are about 100x times cones than there are rods in fovea.

A

False - no rods! only cones

72
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Cones in fovea are (thicker/thinner) and have (higher/lower/equivalent) packing density as other parts of retina.

A

Thinner; higher

73
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(X) is area of central vision.

74
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What allows for such high resolution vision in fovea?

A

Dense packing of cones

75
Q

Inner (X) portion of retina blood supply.

A

X = 2/3

Branches of central retinal artery

76
Q

(X) form sockets for photoreceptors to nestle in.

A

X = RPE cells

77
Q

The eyes developed as outpouchings of (X) known as (Y). This is why retina and optic nerve are both part of (PNS/CNS).

A

X = diencephalon
Y = optic stalk
CNS

78
Q

During development, inner layer of optic cup will eventually form (X) and outer layer will form (Y). Space between them is called (Z).

A 
X = retina;
Y = RPE
Z = intraretinal space
79
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A blow to the head can cause retinal detachment, which is separation of (X) from (Y).

A 
X = retina;
Y = RPE

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