Tears Pass Through Which of the Following Structures Before Emptying

question 40

Multiple Choice

Tears pass through which of the following structures before emptying into the nasal cavity?

• A) anterior chamber
• B) posterior chamber
• C) nasolacrimal duct
• D) scleral venous sinus
• E) corneoscleral junction

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