Aqueous And Vitreous Humor Flashcards
1
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Difference from blood plasma of aqueous
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Less protein and glucose. More lactic acid and ascorbic acid.
2
Q
Aqueous humor is produced in
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Non pigmented epithelial cells of pars plicata
3
Q
Function of aqueous
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Provide metabolites and glucose to avascular structures such as cornea and lens
4
Q
5 main components of aqueous
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Bicarbonate* Lactic acid Ascorbic acid* Chlorides Glucose*
5
Q
What is the correlation between a quotes and cataract formation?
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No correlation
6
Q
Vitreous is highly dilute solution of
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Salts, soluble proteins, and hyaluronic acid contained in a meshwork of collagen.
7
Q
What percentage of vitreous is water?
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98.5 to 99.7
8
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Vitreous metabolites?
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