Ophthalmology Quiz - Anatomy & Development

1. Which statement about the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) is TRUE?

1. The RPE interdigitates with the apical processes of the rod and cone segments.
2. RPES are densely adherent to Bruch's membrane.
3. RPES comprise the inner blood retinal barrier.
4. RPE cells are taller and contain a greater concentration of pigment in the macula.
A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 1, 2 4
C. 1, 2, 3
D. 1, 2

2. Which one of the following is a branch of the ophthalmic division of the

trigeminal nerve?

1. Supratrochlear nerve
2. Lacrimal nerve
3. Long ciliary nerve
4. Zygomaticofacial nerve
A. 1, 2
B. 1, 2, 3, 4
C. 1, 3
D. 1, 2, 3

3. Which one of the following statements describing the adult orbit is true?

1. The volume of the orbit is 30 ml

2. The maximum width is 1 cm behind the anterior orbital margin
3. The depth of the orbit averages 50 mm from the orbital entrance to the apex
4. The medial walls are parallel and border the nasal cavity, ethmoid air cells, and
sphenoid sinus posteriorly.
A. 1 only
B. 1, 2
C. 1, 2, 3
D. 1, 2, 4

4. Which statement concerning the cornea is true?

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1. Oxygen for the nourishment of epithelial cells is provided by the tear film
2. Endothelial cells actively pump water into the aqueous to deturgesce the cornea
3. Descemet's membrane consists of two layers: a fetal banded layer and adult
unbanded layer
4. Bowman's membrane is a true basement membrane secreted by the basal
epithelial cells
A. 1 only
B. 1, 2
C. 1, 2, 3
D. 1, 2, 3, 4

5. Which one of the following associations is true?

1. Stromal wound healing-type I collagen

2. Descemet's membrane-type IV collagen
3. Vitreous-type II collagen
4. Lens capsule-type IV collagen
A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 1, 2, 3
C. 2, 3, 4
D. 2, 3

6. Which one of the following is a protective mechanism against oxidation in the

lens?

1. Glutathione peroxidase
2. Vitamin A
3. Superoxide dismutase
4. Catalase
A. 1, 2
B. 1, 2, 3
C. 1, 3, 4
D. 1, 4

7. Which following options are ways to increase the amount of drug absorption an
eye drops?
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1. Prior administration of topical anesthetic

2. Nasolacrimal duct occlusion
3. Eye closure after drop administration
4. Increased hydrophilicity of the drug
A. 1, 2
B. 1, 2, 3
C. 1, 2, 3, 5
D. 1

8. Dimension of the eyeballs are:

1. Transverse
2. Vertical
3. Oblique
4. Antero-posterior
A. 1, 2, 4
B. 2, 3, 4
C. 1, 2, 4
D. 1, 2, 3

9. Which of the following are derived from mesoderm?

1. Extra ocular muscles

2. Corneal endothelium
3. Choroid
4. Ciliary muscle
A. 1, 2
B. 1, 3
C. 3, 4
D. 1, 4

10. Medial wall of orbit includes:

1. Fronto ethmoidal line

2. Lacrimal bone
3. Posterior ethmoidal foramen
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4. Lacrimal crest
A. 1, 2
B. 1, 2, 3
C. 1, 2, 4
D. 1, 2, 3, 4

Ans –

1. B
2. D
3. D
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. A
9. B
10. C