Flashcards in anatomy final - eye anatomy Deck (11)
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Conjunctiva
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Smoothness prevents bacterial……..
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Lacrimal glands
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Tears. Lysosomes (antibacterial enzyme) antibodies
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Lens
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Crystalline protein in cells
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Retina
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Photoreceptors = rods and cones.
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Macula lutea
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Point and focus - contains cornea.
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Optic disk
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Blind spot, axons.
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Macular Degeneration
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Macula is damaged
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Choroid
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Black
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Vitreous humor
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Clear gel - floaters - gives shape to eyeball.
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Aqueous humor
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Like CSF, clear fluid.
Comes from ciliary body - secretes it.
Drains via canal of schlemm.
Produces proper pressure in eyeball.
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Glaucoma
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High pressure in eyeball.