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What is the conjunctiva's function?
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What is the function of a conjunctiva?
Is a mucous membrane covering part of the eye
The major function of the conjunctiva is to?
The conjunctiva is a transparent mucous membrane whose major function is to produce lubricating mucus that prevents the eye from drying out. The lacrimal apparatus produces tears. The tarsal glands produce an oily secretion that keeps the eyelids from sticking together.
What is the function of the conjunctiva?
The conjunctiva is a clear, thin membrane that covers the white part of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids. Its main function is to protect the eye by producing mucus and tears, which help to lubricate the eye and keep it moist.
What does the conjunctiva gland secrete?
The conjunctiva gland secretes mucus, which helps to lubricate and protect the surface of the eye.
What is the difference between conjuctiva and conjunctiva?
This portion of the conjunctiva covers the anterior part of the sclera (the "white" of the eye). The bulbar conjunctiva stops at the junction between the sclera and cornea; it does not cover the cornea. Palpebral conjunctiva. This portion covers the inner surface of both the upper and lower eyelids.
Where is conjunctivitis found?
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is a layer of epithelial cells that cover the sclera (in the eye) and the inside of eyelids.
What is the name of the epithelium covering the inner surface of the eyelids and the outer surface of the eye?
The epithelium covering the inner surface of the eyelids is called the palpebral conjunctiva, while the outer surface of the eye is covered by the bulbar conjunctiva.
What part of the eye is the protection?
Conjunctiva
What do you call the secretions of the conjunctiva?
Tears
What is the other term for cornea?
Conjunctiva
What is the outer covering the eye?
conjunctiva
