| Front | What are the functions of the mucin produced by goblet cells? |
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| Back | ● Fills spaces between microvilli of corneal epithelial cells to provide uniform surface ● Lower surface tension of tear film and stabilize it ● Lubricate the eyelids as they traverse the globe during blinking ● Trap foreign bodies on the surface of the eye ● Converts the hydrophobic surface of the corneal epithelium to a hydrophobic one which allows for an even distribution of the tear film |
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