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What produces the lens capsule |
Anterior lens epithelium |
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Function of capsule |
Encloses main body of lens Maintains shape of lens |
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Function of Zonules |
Maintain tension Provide focus Hold lens in position |
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What type of epithelium in the epithelial layer |
Cuboidal |
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Which zone of the lens in the epithelial layer is responsible for mitosis |
Germina |
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How are epithelia connected in the lens |
Desmosomes and Gap junctions |
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How are lens fibres formed |
Mitosis (in germinal layer) |
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How are Lens fibres connected to aid nutrition transport |
Gap junction |
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Where are the sutures formed? |
Anterior and Posterior Poles Anterior: Y shaped Posterior: Inverted Y shape |
Poles |
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3 main parts of the lens structure |
Capsule Cortex Nucleus |
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Where do the zonules insert |
Lens capsule, pars plana, ciliary processes |
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Where are secondary fibres produced |
Germinal layer |
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Where is the germinal layer |
Anterior equator of the lens |
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When are the primary fibres formed |
Laid down before birth and until puberty |
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