Final Exam: Special Senses

Which structure of the eye shades eyes from sunlight and prevents sweat from reaching the eye?

• eyebrows

• eyelids

• conjuctiva

• eyelashes

Which structure of the eye is the transparent membrane lining the eyelids?

• eyebrows

• eyelids

• conjuctiva

• eyelashes

Which structure of the eye blinks to protect eyes from foreign objects and keeps eyes moist?

• eyebrows

• eyelids

• conjuctiva

• eyelashes

Which structure of the eye triggers blinking?

• eyebrows

• eyelids

• conjuctiva

• eyelashes

What forms your tear glands?

• conjunctiva

• eyelids

• lacrimal apparatus

• sclera

What structure of the eye allows your eye to follow objects?

• lacrimal apparatus

• extrinsic eye muscles

• eye lid

• eyelashes

What is the posterior fibrous layer of the eye that protects its shape and allows muscles to anchor to it?

• sclera

• cornea

What is the anterior fibrous layer of the eye that is transparent allowing light to enter in?

• sclera

• cornea

What is the posterior vascular layer of the eye that supplies blood to the eye?

• choroid

• ciliary body

• iris

What is the anterior vascular layer of the eye that is the colored part and houses the pupil?

• choroid

• ciliary body

• iris