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The lacrimal glands are a pair of small glands located above the eye and towards the sides of the head. They produce the liquid tear film that covers the eyes
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Is a lacrimal gland an endocrine gland?
No, a lacrimal gland is not an endocrine gland. It is an exocrine gland responsible for producing tears to lubricate and protect the eyes. Endocrine glands produce hormones that are released directly into the bloodstream.
Is dacryoadenitis an inflammation of the lacrimal gland that can be caused by a bacterial?
Yes, its an inflammation of the lacrimal gland that can be caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection.
What is inflammation of the lacrimal gland by bacterial viral or fungal infection called?
Inflammation of the lacrimal gland by bacterial, viral, or fungal infection is called Dacryoadenitis.
What would you find located in the lacrimal fossa?
The lacrimal gland, which produces tears, is located in the lacrimal fossa. It is situated in the upper outer portion of the orbit of the eye.
What is the anatomical position of the lacrimal gland with respect to the eye?
The lacrimal gland is located superior and lateral to the eye within the orbit. It is situated near the outer canthus of the eye and is responsible for producing tears that lubricate and protect the eye.
What is the secretory product of the lacrimal gland?
Tears are secreted by the lacrimal glands.tearsThe secretions of the lacrimal gland are more commonly known as TEARS. The lacrimal gland is what produces the tears that lubricate and clean your eye.Tears
The gland that produces tears in the eye is called the?
lacrimal gland
Is a lacrimal gland an endocrine gland?
No, a lacrimal gland is not an endocrine gland. It is an exocrine gland responsible for producing tears to lubricate and protect the eyes. Endocrine glands produce hormones that are released directly into the bloodstream.
Is dacryoadenitis an inflammation of the lacrimal gland that can be caused by a bacterial?
Yes, its an inflammation of the lacrimal gland that can be caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection.
What gland in your eye makes tears?
The lacrimal gland secretes tears
What is the correct order in the flow of tears?
Lacrimal gland, lacrimal duct, superior or inferior lacrimal canal, lacrimal sac, nasolacrimal duct, nasal cavity
What is inflammation of the lacrimal gland by bacterial viral or fungal infection called?
Inflammation of the lacrimal gland by bacterial, viral, or fungal infection is called Dacryoadenitis.
What would you find located in the lacrimal fossa?
The lacrimal gland, which produces tears, is located in the lacrimal fossa. It is situated in the upper outer portion of the orbit of the eye.
What is the anatomical position of the lacrimal gland with respect to the eye?
The lacrimal gland is located superior and lateral to the eye within the orbit. It is situated near the outer canthus of the eye and is responsible for producing tears that lubricate and protect the eye.
What glands secrete milk and tears?
The one that produce milk are the mammalry or the pectorial glands, not sure on the tear thing, all I know about that is the common name=tear-ducts.
What are the tear-glands in the human body are known as?
lacrimal gland
What is the pathway that the lacrimal gland takes from the surface of the eye?
Tears are produced by the lacrimal gland and the accessory lacrimal glands and cover the cornea. Tears then drain out the punctum in the medial eyelids, flow down the canaliculi into the lacrimal sac. They then drain down the nasolacrimal duct into the nose at the inferior meatus (under the inferior turbinate).from the lacrimal galnd to the lacrimal canals (lacrimal puncta canaliculi) to the lacrimal sace, then the nasolacrimal duct and finally the nasal cavity
