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fluid filling the posterior segment of the eye. serous fluid endolymph …

Question

fluid filling the posterior segment of the eye.
serous fluid
endolymph
synovial fluid
aqueous humor
vitreous humor
question 89
0.25 pts
endocrine gland of the thorax that is also important in immune function.
pineal gland
neurohypophysis
thymus gland
parathyroid gland
adneohypophysis
question 90
0.25 pts
transparent mucous membrane covering the inner surface of the eyelid.
tarsal glands
lacrimal caruncle
lacrimal apparatus
palpebrae
conjunctiva

Explanation:

Question (about fluid in eye's posterior segment):
Brief Explanations

The posterior segment of the eye is filled with vitreous humor. Serous fluid is in serous cavities, endolymph in inner ear, synovial in joints, aqueous humor in anterior eye segment.

Brief Explanations

The thymus gland is in the thorax, is endocrine (influences hormone - related processes) and crucial for immune system development (T - cell maturation). Pineal gland is in brain, neurohypophysis (posterior pituitary) in brain, parathyroid in neck, adenohypophysis (anterior pituitary) in brain.

Brief Explanations

Conjunctiva is the transparent mucous membrane covering the inner eyelid and sclera. Tarsal glands are in eyelids (secrete oil), lacrimal caruncle is a small structure, lacrimal apparatus is for tear production/drainage, palpebrae are eyelids.

Answer:

vitreous humor

Question 89 (endocrine gland in thorax with immune role):