Uvea Flashcards
1
Q
Uvea
A
Pigmented layer of the eye, rich blood supply, consists of the choroid, ciliary body, and the iris
2
Q
Ciliary body
A
Located within the choroid
Set of muscles and suspensory ligaments that adjust the thickness of the lens to refine the focus of the light rays on the retina
3
Q
The ciliary body produces the _______ that fills the anterior segment of the eye
A
Aqueous humor
4
Q
To focus on nearby objects, the muscles adjust the lens to make it
A
Thicker
5
Q
To focus on distant objects, the muscles stretch the lens to make it
A
Thinner
