Asked by Paola Benitez Camacho on Jun 08, 2024
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The nurse is performing an external eye examination. Which statement regarding the outer layer of the eye is true?
A) The outer layer of the eye is very sensitive to touch.
B) The outer layer of the eye is darkly pigmented to prevent light from reflecting internally.
C) The trigeminal nerve (CN V) and the trochlear nerve (CN IV) are stimulated when the outer surface of the eye is stimulated.
D) The visual receptive layer of the eye in which light waves are changed into nerve impulses is located in the outer layer of the eye.
Trigeminal Nerve (CN V)
The fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensory information from the face and motor functions for chewing.
Trochlear Nerve (CN IV)
The fourth cranial nerve, responsible for the movement of the eyeball, particularly for downward and inward motions.
Receptive Layer
A term that might refer to a layer within a biological or synthetic system that is capable of receiving stimuli or signals.
- Familiarize oneself with the normal anatomical configurations and physiological activities of the eye, comprising the lacrimal apparatus and the pathways involved in vision.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the normal anatomical configurations and physiological activities of the eye, comprising the lacrimal apparatus and the pathways involved in vision.
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