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The conjunctiva is a thin membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelid and the white part of the eyeball (the sclera).
Inflammation of the conjunctiva is called conjunctivitis, which makes the white of the eye appear red.
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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 is the conjunctiva's function?
Mucas wall
What do you call the secretions of the conjunctiva?
Tears
What is the other term for cornea?
Conjunctiva
What is the function conjunctiva?
Mucas wall
What is the plural form of conjunctiva?
conjunctivas
What is the outer covering the eye?
conjunctiva
What is the definition of Conjunctivitis?
Inflammation of the conjunctiva.
