The Transparent Membrane That Lines the Upper and Lower Eyelid

question 117

Multiple Choice

The transparent membrane that lines the upper and lower eyelid and the anterior portion of the eye,and whose inflammation causes "pink eye," is formally known as:

• A)retina.
• B)sclera.
• C)pupil.
• D)conjunctiva.

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