Uttarakhand PMT Uttarakhand PMT Solved Paper-2008

  • question_answer
    UV radiation from sun causes, which of the following disorder of eyes ?

    A)  Cataract

    B)  Glaucoma

    C)  Dilation pupil

    D) Some defect of retina

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Ultraviolet radiations can cause cataract and skin cancer. These rays are absorbed by ozone layer present in stratosphere. Certain air. pollutants cause ozone depletion like\[C{{O}_{2}}\]chlorofluorocarbons. UV waves reacts with genetic material (DNA) and forms thymidine dimer this results in mutation. Gloucoma is due to increase intraocular pressure in aqueous chamber. Which occurs due to blockage of canal of Scheem. Dilation of pupil (central aperture in iris) takes place by the contraction of radial muscles.


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