Question

Which accessory eye structure is NOT correctly matched with its function?a) eyelid: protect the eyeb) conjunctiva: protect eye from drying outc) tarsal glands: produce tearsd) lacrimal glands: destroy bacteria

Answer 1

C. tarsal glands: produce tears

Step-by-step explanation:

The tarsal plate refers to a thick fold of connective tissue that serves as a support to the eyelids. A row of tarsal glands is embedded in each tarsal plate. Tarsal glands are elongated modified sebaceous glands. Also known as meibomian glands, they secrete a fluid that helps keep the eyelids from adhering to each other. These glands do not produce tears. Tears are produced by lacrimal glands present in the lacrimal apparatus.