Choroid Flashcards
1
Q
What provides the blood flow to the macula?
A
Choriocapillaris
2
Q
What is the choriocapillaris?
A
Single layer of anastomosing, fenestrated capillaries with wide lumina
3
Q
How much bigger are the capillaries of the choriocapillaris than of a normal capillary?
A
3-4x bigger
2-3 blood cells can pass through at a time
4
Q
Where is the choriocapillaris the most dense?
A
Macula
