Lecture 5 - The Eye

Question 1

what is the function of eyebrows?

Answer 1

shade

Question 2

what is the function of eyelids?

Answer 2

moisten cornea when blinking

Question 3

what is the function of eyelashes?

Answer 3

double row of hairs protect eye

Question 4

what is conjunctiva?

Answer 4

thin transparent membrane lining eyelids and covering front of sclera and cornea

Question 5

what is sclera?

Answer 5

white outer layer
protection
continuous with cornea in front

Question 6

what is cornea?

Answer 6

avascular, transparent
allows light into eye
consists of several layers

Question 7

what produces tears to moisten and wash the eye?

Answer 7

lacrimal gland

Question 8

what connects the eye and the nose?

Answer 8

nasolacrimal duct

Question 9

what is glaucoma?

Answer 9

build up of aqueous humour - abnormal increase in intraocular pressure