ankyloblepharon - ANSWERSfusion of eyelids during embryonic development
tear film - ANSWERSmucin - goblet cells
aqueous - lacrimal gland, 3rd eyelid
lipid - meibomian glands
Functions of eyelid - ANSWERSdistribute tear film
remove unwanted debris
Meibomian glands - ANSWERS(tarsal glands) produce lipid layer of tear film (outer layer), prevents
evaporation of tear film
palpebral conjunctiva - ANSWERSon eyelid
bulbar conjunctiva - ANSWERSon globe
Third eyelid - ANSWERS(nictitating membrane)
gland, passive response to pain
T-cartilage
Birds can move it, no gland
What makes up the conjunctival epithelium? - ANSWERSgoblet cells (palpebral)
germinal cells at limbus
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