Corpus: Krause glands
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Synonym: Krause's lacrimal glands, glandulae conjunctivales
English:
Definition[Bearbeiten]
The Krause's glands are small accessory lacrimal glands found deep in the conjunctival tissue, especially in the area of the upper fold of the conjunctiva (superior conjunctival fornix).
Physiology[Bearbeiten]
Together with the Wolfring glands, the Krause glands produce about 5% of the lacrimal fluid and are responsible for the basic secretion of the tear film.