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Histology Eye SIUmed Flashcards

1
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“white” of eye

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collagen

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2
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solid component of transparent cornea

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collagen

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3
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dense fibrous connective tissue

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sclera

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4
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substantia propria is the name for which tissue component of the cornea

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connective tissue

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5
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continuous with substantial propria of the cornea

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sclera

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6
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substantia propria of the cornea is notable for the absence of

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blood vessels

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7
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forms the outer surface of cornea

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non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

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8
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layered cuboidal cells forms the innermost surface of cornea

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corneal ENDOthelium

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9
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feature of cornea closely related to surgical transplants of corneal tissues, are easy between unrelated individuals

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absence of blood vessels (and associated immune cells)

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10
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loose connective tissue, enriched with melanocytes

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choroid

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11
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tissue composed of iris, most visible

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loose connective tissue

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12
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layer of eye continues anteriorly to form the visible portion of iris

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choroid

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13
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hidden posterior surface of iris

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epithelial tissue (continuation of the pigmented epithelium)

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14
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ciliary body of eye consists largely

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smooth muscle

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15
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fluid immediately beneath the cornea

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aqueous humor

between cornea and lens)

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16
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aqueous humor secreted by

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ciliary processes

17
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aqueous humor drains away from anterior chamber through connective tissue spaces at

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Canal of schlemm

18
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imbalance between production and drainage of aqueous humor

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glaucoma

19
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secrete aqueous humor, extension of which layer

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pigmented epithelium

20
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does NOT include connective tissue as a major component

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lens

21
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lens consists of what tissue type

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epithelial tissue

22
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layer of retina contains rods and cones

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receptor layer

23
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layer of retina contains nuclei of photoreceptor cells

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outer nuclear layer

24
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layer of retina contains nuclei of bipolar cells

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inner nuclear layer

25
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synapses between photoreceptor cells and bipolar cells

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outer plexiform layer

26
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contains blood vessels which serve the neural retina

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  • ganglion cell layer

- nerve fiber layer

27
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  • responsible for absorbing stray light

- prevents back-reflection

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pigmented epithelium

28
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recycles photoreceptor components

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pigmented epithelium

29
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contains axons which travel through the optic nerve

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nerve fiber layer

30
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how many layers must light travel before it reaches photoreceptor layer

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6

31
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retinal layer closest to the outside (sclera) of eyeball

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pigmented epithelium

32
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first layer of the retina encountered by light that has entered through the pupil

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nerve fiber layer

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