⟩ The following structures are of ectodermal origin
* a) The retina and its retinal pigment epithelium
* b) Iris stroma
* c) The sclera
* d) The ciliary muscle
* e) The corneal stroma
Answer a. T b. F c. F d. F e. T
* a) The retina and its retinal pigment epithelium
* b) Iris stroma
* c) The sclera
* d) The ciliary muscle
* e) The corneal stroma
Answer a. T b. F c. F d. F e. T
Abnormalities of blood clotting occur in von Willebrands disease.
Berry aneurysm is most often found in the circle of Willis.
Berry aneurysms result from atheroma.
Berry aneurysms are associated with diabetes mellitus.
Berry aneurysms are associated with polycystic renal disease.
In corneal transplantation in the UK, whole eye is kept in the culture medium in the eye bank.
In corneal transplantation in the UK, the cornea is kept at sub-zero temperature in the bank.
In corneal transplantation in the UK, donor eyes older than 65 years of age are rejected.
In corneal transplantation in the UK, specular microscopy is used to count the number of endothelial cells.
In corneal transplantation in the UK, HLA matching is routinely carried out before use.