The lens epithelium is a single layer of cells located on the anterior surface of the lens, playing a crucial role in maintaining lens transparency and homeostasis. It is responsible for the production of new lens fibers and the regulation of ion balance, which are essential for lens function and clarity.

Lens Epithelium

Single layer of cells

Anterior surface of the lens

Lens Transparency

Homeostasis is the physiological process by which biological systems maintain stability and equilibrium in response to changing external conditions. It is essential for the survival of organisms, enabling them to regulate internal environments such as temperature, pH, and ion concentrations to ensure optimal functioning.

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