Ch 41: Eye

Question 1

The eye is not an exact sphere but rather a fused two-piece unit. The smaller, more curved frontal unit is the___ and is linked to the larger unit called the sclera.

Answer 1

cornea

Question 2

Dimensions of the globe differ among adults by only 1 or 2 mm. The vertical measure, generally less than the horizontal distance, is about___ in adults

Answer 2

24 mm

Question 3

The eye is made up of three coats or tunics, enclosing three transparent structures (Fig. 41.1). The outermost layer is composed of the cornea and sclera. The middle layer consists of the_____ The innermost is the retina, which whose blood supply is from the vessels of the choroid as well as the retinal vessels

Answer 3

choroid, ciliary body, and iris.