The conjunctiva:

a. is a mucous membrane covering part of the eye
b. opens and closes to regulate the light entering the eye
c. is the colored part of the eye
d. is the clear part of the sclera


a. is a mucous membrane covering part of the eye

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What is the function of the pharyngotympanic tube?

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