Retinal Pigment Epithelium Functions

For the last 6/9 functions of the RPE, from lecture 01/18/06.

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Across 2. Electrodiagnostic test that measures the voltage across the globe 5. Third force that holds the RPE to the back of the retina besides vitreous pressure and microvilli 7. Color of tint in blue-blocker filters 9. Latin name for night blindness 11. Common name for active transport of vitamin A from the pigment epithelium 12. Major component of drusen in AMD 14. The part of the photoreceptors that can regenerate after repaired RD 15. Other brain structure that the eyes most closely resemble 17. Effect responsible for the frog's eye triggering its tongue to strike a moving insect 18. Visual field defect seen in RP 19. 15,000 IU of this vitamin may slow the progression of RP

Down 1. Inner and outer retina structures that are connective, not functional 3. Where the photoreceptor outer segments get their oxygen 4. Photoreceptor that renews its discs every 5-10 days, in the morning 6. Retinal detachments most often occur outer to this layer 8. Makes up 90% of the pigment in the macula, disappears in AMD 10. UV-A radiation might cause this if you wear no goggles skiing 13. Effect responsible for ocular damage due to ultraviolet radiation 16. Where the cone photoreceptors should be pointed to take in light

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