Outermost Layer Flashcards
1
Q
What is the white and opaque fibrous structure?
A
Sclera
2
Q
What is the translucent “window of the eye” structure?
A
Cornea
3
Q
What is the first layer of the cornea?
A
Epithelium
4
Q
What is the second layer of the cornea?
A
Bowman’s Membrane
5
Q
What is the third layer of the cornea?
A
Stroma
6
Q
What is the fourth layer of the cornea?
A
Descemet’s Membrane
7
Q
What is the fifth layer of the cornea?
A
Endothelium
8
Q
What layer of the cornea is self healing?
A
Epithelium
9
Q
What layer of the cornea is responsible for deturgescence?
A
Endothelium
10
Q
If the pumping water throughout the cornea does not occur (deturgescence), what happens?
A
Corneal Hypoxia (lack of oxygen)
