Question

The nictitating membrane of rabbit is

• A. Also called as third eye lid
• B. Situated in the inner corner of the eye
• C. Movable across the eye ball to clean it
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Nictitating membrane is also called as the third eye of rabbit and is found in medial canthus (inner corner) of an eye. This is swept closed across the eye in the direction from beak to ear to protect the eye as well as to clean and lubricate it with the moisture of lachrymal gland.

So, the correct answer is option C.