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The conjunctiva is a thin, clear, mucous membrane that covers the sclera, or white part of the eyeball, and lines the inside of the eyelids. It lubricates and protects the eye.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoA thin, transparent membrane that covers the cornea and the inside of the eyelids.
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∙ 13y agoThe conjunctiva is a clear layer of cells that covers the eye and directly contacts the atmosphere. The conjunctiva is about five-cells thick.
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∙ 12y agoit is found in the eye
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What gland produces the oily substance that covers the conjunctiva?
Of the glands listed here, which one produces the oily substance that covers the conjunctiva?
What is blepharoconjunctivitis?
it means the Inflammation of the eyelids and the conjunctiva.
Is the drying of the surfaces of the eye including the conjunctiva?
Xerophthalmia
What covers the most exposed surface of the eye?
retina
What kind of epithelial tissue is found in the conjunctiva?
The conjunctiva is a clear mucous membrane consisting of cells and underlying basement membrane that covers the sclera (white part of the eye) and lines the inside of the eyelids.
What parts of the eye is covered by conjunctiva?
what part of the eye is covered by conjunctiva
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 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
What is the secretory product of the conjunctiva?
Mucus
What is the definition of Conjunctivitis?
Inflammation of the conjunctiva.
What is the conjunctiva's function?
Mucas wall
What part of the eye is the protection?
Conjunctiva
What is the function conjunctiva?
Mucas wall
What is the plural form of conjunctiva?
conjunctivas
