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crypt of Henle
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- UBERON:0013227
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- crypts of Henle
- gland of Henle
- Henle's gland
- Definition
- Crypts of Henle are microscopic pockets found in scattered sections of the conjunctiva around the eyeball. They are responsible for secreting mucin, a proteinous substance that makes up the inner layer of tears. It coats the cornea to provide a hydrophilic layer that allows for even distribution of the tear film. The layer of mucin allows tears to glide evenly across the eye's surface[WP]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crypts_of_Henle
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