Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
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Chapter 13, Problem 8MC
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The accessory structures of the eye represent the structures that provide protection to the eye as well as help in the functioning of eye. These structures include eyelids, lacrimal apparatus, conjunctiva, extrinsic eye muscles, and eyebrows. Some of these structures contain specialized glands for performing particular functions in the eye.
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