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Ophthalmology Cornea d39f4873

True about bowman's membrane:

A
True elastic membrane
B
Most regenerative layer
C
Prevents infection more than descemets membrane
D
Cellular layer
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (c) Prevents infection more than descemet s membraneRef: A.K. Khurana 6th ed. 196, Khurana 4th ed./ 80. 89* Bowmans layer of cornea is acellular mass of condensed collagen fibrils* Thickness: 12 pm* It is NOT a true elastic membrane but simply a condensed superficial stroma* Once destroyed, never regenerates* It shows considerable resistance to infection (descemet membrane maintains integrity of eyeball)

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