chapter 15 - the eye

Question 1

what are the accessory structures of the eye

Answer 1

eyebrows, eyelids, conjunctivae, lacrimal apparatus, and extrinsic eye muscles

Question 2

short hairs located on the supraorbital margins, shade and prevent sweat from entering the eyes

Answer 2

eyebrows

Question 3

protect the eyes and spread lacrimal fluid with blinking

Answer 3

palpebrae (eyelids)

Question 4

secrete an oily secretion that lubricates the surface of the eye

Answer 4

tarsal glands

Question 5

secrete an oily secreteion that lubricate the surface of the eye and eyelashes; sty

Answer 5

ciliary glands

Question 6

secrete mucus to lubricate the eye, inflammation of the conjunctiva results in conjunctivitis

Answer 6

conjunctivae

Question 7

form the corners of the eyes; contains the lacrimal caruncle

Answer 7

medial and lateral commissures form the corner of the eyes. the medial commissure contains the lacrimal caruncle

Question 8

secretes a whitish oily secretion for lubrication of the eye

Answer 8

lacrimal caruncle

Question 9

protects the eye by keeping it moist; blinking spreads the lacrimal fluid

Answer 9

lacrimal apparatus

Question 10

secretes lacrimal fluid, which contains mucus, antibodies, and lysozyme

Answer 10

lacrimal gland

Question 11

allow lacrimal fluid to drain into the superior and inferiorly located lacrimal canaliculi

Answer 11

lacrimal puncta

Question 12

allow lacrimal fluid to drain into the lacrimal sac

Answer 12

lacrimal canaliculi

Question 13

allow lacrimal fluid to drain into the nasolacrimal duct

Answer 13

lacrimal sac

Question 14

allows lacrimal fluid to flow into the nasal cavity

Answer 14

nasolacrimal duct