State the functions of the following :
(i) Eyelids

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Eyelids protect the outer (front) surface of the eye from any mechanical damage and also shut out the high intensity light directly entering into the eye.

Each eyelid carries outwardly curved eyelashes which prevent falling of larger particles into the eye.

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