Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) Is a Type of

question 147

Multiple Choice

 Nerve growth factor (NGF) is a type of

• A) cell adhesion molecule.
• B) guidepost cell.
• C) inducing factor.
• D) neurotrophin.

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Definitions:

Sclera

The white, outer layer of the eyeball, providing protection and form.

Ciliary Muscle

Smooth muscle in the ciliary body of the eye.

Retina

is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that contains photoreceptor cells, which convert light into neural signals for visual recognition.

Ciliary Body

Structure continuous with the choroid layer at its anterior margin that contains smooth muscle cells; functions in accommodation.