The Eye

2. hairs that prevent foreign matter and insects from reaching the surface of the eye
5. large sebaceous glands that eyelashes are associated with
6. consists of collagen fibers.
7. consists of dense fibrous connective tissue containing collagen and elastic fibers. Thickest layer
9. opening at the center of the iris and also controls the amount of light that enters our eyes
11. delivers the tears to the inferior meatus of the nasal cavity
13. known as pink eye, results from damage to and irritation of the conjunctival surface
14. contains numerous of blood cells, lymphatics, and the intrinsic eye muscles
15. innermost layer of the eye
16. oculi lie beneath the eyelids are responsible for closing the eyelids and raising the upper eyelid
17. provides padding and insulation
20. mucous membrane that is covered by a stratified squamous epithelium and covers the inner and outer surface of the eye
23. gland provides most of the volume of tears that bathe the conjunctival surfaces
24. “lake of tears”
27. are located in the neural tunic
28. a vascular layer that separates the fibrous and neural tunics posterior the ora serrata

1. enzyme that attacks bacteria
3. drains the lacrimal lake
4. contains a gelatinous body
8. “lake of tears”
10. outermost layer of the eye
12. Produces, distributes, and removes tears.
18. pocket created where the conjunctiva of the eyelid connects with
19. continuation of the skin
21. border of the cornea and sclera
22. controls the amount of light that enters our eyes
25. subdivided into two chambers, anterior and posterior.
26. glands secrete a lipid rich products that prevents eyelids from sticking together