The Elevation Located in the Medial Commissure of the Eye

question 66

Multiple Choice

The elevation located in the medial commissure of the eye that contains sudoriferous (sweat) and sebaceous (oil) glands is called the _____.

• A) tarsal plate
• B) conjunctiva
• C) lacrimal caruncle
• D) lacrimal sac

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Definitions:

Hair Follicles

Tubular invaginations of the epidermis from which hairs grow and are nourished.

Apocrine Gland

A type of gland found in the skin, breast, eyelid, and ear that secretes sweat, fatty compounds, and proteins, often associated with body odor.

Eccrine Gland

Sweat glands located all over the body that help in cooling the body through perspiration.

Stratum Basale

The deepest layer of the epidermis where new skin cells are generated.