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Eyelid

Eyelid

(Science: anatomy) The cover of the eye; that portion of movable skin with which an animal covers or uncovers the eyeball at pleasure.


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Talk about INSECTZ or get outta here:)

... an invertebrate. Do you think it will ever happen? I can easily walk down the shop now and buy chemicals to kill some bugs and nobody would bat an eyelid. Whereas, if I shot a dog, I think a few people might take notice. You can of course buy chemicals for the killing of rats, which whilst not ...

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by orbit
Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:02 am
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Talk about INSECTZ or get outta here:)
Replies: 275
Views: 28529

Races, and how they relate to facial features

i dont have any links sry, just an opinion. asians eyes arent more slanted than other races but they have a fold of skin?? on the top eyelid that could be related to something other than adaptation to sun in mountains. is all of asia covered in mountains? why havent they developed longer ...

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by narrowstaircase
Tue Mar 27, 2007 2:08 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Races, and how they relate to facial features
Replies: 3
Views: 3049

myasthenia gravis

... weakness occurs when acetylcholine cannot activate enough receptor sites at the neuromuscular junction. Common symptoms can include: A drooping eyelid Blurred or double vision Slurred speech Difficulty chewing and swallowing Weakness in the arms and legs Chronic muscle fatigue Difficulty breathing ...

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by teenager witch
Sun Feb 11, 2007 2:01 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: myasthenia gravis
Replies: 0
Views: 444

The Fiber Disease

... and move UP, it goes through the bottom lid at the lash line...and then into the upper eye lid.....like Hartuk described as stitching the eyelids together. But in my case, the fibers come from all directions, like the eyebrows that aren't really eyebrows......so I shave them off, even ...

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by befour
Fri Nov 10, 2006 11:09 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
Replies: 7403
Views: 748685

The Cape Verde Giant Skink: Macroscincus coctei

... thick, hanging dewlaps-unusual in the skink world and would indicate this was to drive off rival males from the defending territory. The lower eyelid was described as having a transparent window (Bartelia). It is unknown for certain if Macroscincus coctei was crepuscular ( Pether describes ...

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by Brian - LCRC
Sat Aug 26, 2006 1:18 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: The Cape Verde Giant Skink: Macroscincus coctei
Replies: 0
Views: 2211
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