Ciliary Body and Choroid - Statistics

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What process is mainly responsible for production of aqueous (80-90%)? Active secretion
75%
This layer of the ciliary body is continuous with the iris stroma. Ciliary stroma
75%
This is an antioxidant is found 20X more in aqueous than blood. Ascorbate
63%
This layer consists of 2 basement membranes, 2 collagenous zones (inner and outer) and an elastic layer in the center. Bruch's membrane
63%
This layer of the choroid is a specialized fenestrated layer nearest to the retina and densest under the macula. Choriocapillaris
63%
The movement of which two ions primarily drive aqueous secretion? Na+
63%
This layer of the choroid is the outermost layer and is a potential space between the sclera and choroidal vessels. Suprachoroid
63%
The outermost layer of the choroid adjacent to the sclera. Supraciliaris
63%
Areas in between ciliary processes are called valleys of what? Kuhnt
50%
This layer of the ciliary body is continuous with the neural retina. Nonpigmented ciliary epithelium
50%
These arteries form the choroid (they branch from the ophthalmic artery). Short ciliary arteries
50%
The 3 layers of the ciliary muscle are the longitudinal muscle fibers (of Brucke), the radial fibers, and what? (Muller's) annular muscle
38%
These specialized barriers prevent large molecules like proteins from entering the aqueous and help create the blood aqueous barrier. Tight junctions
38%
Cl-
25%
Parasympathetic stimulation of the choroidal vessels causes the release of NO and what? Vasodilation
13%
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