Cornea - Innvervation (M2) Flashcards
1
Q
how many sensory trigeminal neurons transmit nerve fibers via V1 and where do they terminate
A
50 - 540.
terminate in free nerve endings in the corneal epithelium
2
Q
what is the most densely innervated structure in the human body
A
cornea
3
Q
what sensations is the cornea responsible for
A
sensations of touch, pain, and temperature
4
Q
what reflex does the cornea play an important role in
A
blink reflex, wound healing, and tear production and secretion
5
Q
corneal nerve dysfunction
A
frequent pathobiological feature of corneal disease that cause opacities and result in blindness
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