Unit 6- tear stuff Flashcards
1
Q
lacrimal gland
A
- above the eyebrow
- constantly produces the tears in our eye to keep it moist and protected
2
Q
superior/inferior puncta
A
little holes in the top and bottom eye lids that drain tears out of the eye each time we blink
drain into the canalculi
3
Q
superior/inferior lacrimal canaliculi
A
small tubes that drain tears into the lacrimal sac for removal
4
Q
lacrimal sac
A
temporary holding place for tears so that the lacrimal duct does not become overflowed
5
Q
nasolacrimal
A
gland that runs from the eye to the nose
drains tears into the nasal cavity
6
Q
how do we make tears
A
answer
7
Q
why do we make tears
A
answer
8
Q
why nose run when cry
A
the tears from our eyes drain down the nasolacrimal duct and mix with mucus in the nose
