Multiple choice

Which of the following is a small, red portion of the corner of the eye that contains modified sebaceous and sweat glands?

  1. Cornea

  2. Choroid

  3. Caruncle

  4. Macula

  5. Lower eyelid

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The caruncle is a modified cutaneous tissue located at the inner canthus that contains hair follicles, accessory lacrimal glands, sweat glands and sebaceous glands. The little reddish-pink fleshy substance on the inside corner of our eye is called a caruncle.