COA EXAM STUDY (JCAHPO) QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS | RATED A+
levator palpebrae superioris - CORRECT ANSWER -Muscle that elevates the lid
Sclera - CORRECT ANSWER -white opaque fibrous shell, main purpose is to protect eye
Cornea - CORRECT ANSWER -A transparent convex covering which protects the eye and helps
focus light rays onto the retina and the back of the eye
meibomian glands - CORRECT ANSWER -The largest oil-secreting glands, which are embedded in
the posterior connective tissue substance of the lids
Corneal Epithelium - CORRECT ANSWER -Part of the cornea that is usually injured by superficial
abrasions or small foreign bodies. Is 5-7 cells thick and is composed of nonkeratinized stratified
squamous cells.
Corneal Epithelium - CORRECT ANSWER -Part of the cornea that regenerates rapidly and heals
without leaving a scar.
Bowman's membrane - CORRECT ANSWER -Consists of randomly oriented collagen fibrils of
greater periodicity then the underlaying stroma.
Bowman's membrane - CORRECT ANSWER -Acellular layer of cornea that has no regenerative
capabilities. Function is unclear.
Stroma - CORRECT ANSWER -Layer just under Bowman's membrane. Accounts for 90% of
corneal thickness and is composed of 78% water.
CORRECT ANSWERS | RATED A+
levator palpebrae superioris - CORRECT ANSWER -Muscle that elevates the lid
Sclera - CORRECT ANSWER -white opaque fibrous shell, main purpose is to protect eye
Cornea - CORRECT ANSWER -A transparent convex covering which protects the eye and helps
focus light rays onto the retina and the back of the eye
meibomian glands - CORRECT ANSWER -The largest oil-secreting glands, which are embedded in
the posterior connective tissue substance of the lids
Corneal Epithelium - CORRECT ANSWER -Part of the cornea that is usually injured by superficial
abrasions or small foreign bodies. Is 5-7 cells thick and is composed of nonkeratinized stratified
squamous cells.
Corneal Epithelium - CORRECT ANSWER -Part of the cornea that regenerates rapidly and heals
without leaving a scar.
Bowman's membrane - CORRECT ANSWER -Consists of randomly oriented collagen fibrils of
greater periodicity then the underlaying stroma.
Bowman's membrane - CORRECT ANSWER -Acellular layer of cornea that has no regenerative
capabilities. Function is unclear.
Stroma - CORRECT ANSWER -Layer just under Bowman's membrane. Accounts for 90% of
corneal thickness and is composed of 78% water.
