Linse und Corpus ciliare

This tutorial covers the anatomy and functions of the lens and ciliary body in the eye. It explains the structure, layers, and clinical significance of the lens, including its role in accommodation. The ciliary body is discussed in terms of its functions, parts, and layers, as well as its blood supply and innervation. The tutorial concludes with an overview of glaucoma, an eye disease affecting the ciliary body.

What is the Latin name for the ciliary body?

• Ora serrata

• Capsula lentis

• Corpus Ciliare

• Lens cristallina

Which structure is located anterior to the lens?

• Ciliary body

• Iris

• Glass body

• Retina

What is the main function of the lens?

• Nutrient supply

• Light absorption

• Accommodation

• Protection

Which layer of the lens is responsible for its elasticity?

• Lens equator

• Lens fibers

• Lens capsule

• Lens epithelium

What is the function of the ciliary muscle?

• Anchoring the lens

• Producing chamber water

• Absorbing stray light

• Changing lens convexity

What separates the ciliary body from the retina?

• Lamina supra ciliaris

• Zonular fibers

• Ora serrata

• Pars plana

Which layer of the ciliary body contains melanin?

• Inner epithelium

• Ciliary muscle

• Outer epithelium

• Stroma

What is the primary role of the ciliary body in glaucoma treatment?

• Chamber water formation

• Lens accommodation

• Light absorption

• Nerve regeneration

Which of the following is a risk factor for glaucoma?

• Young age

• High cholesterol

• Low blood pressure

• Diabetes

What symptom is commonly associated with glaucoma?

• Skin rash

• Nausea

• Halos around lights

• Hearing loss