Q165 / 180 · AIIMS 2016 · Zoology

Cornea transplant in humans is almost never rejected. This is because

  • A
    it is composed of enucleated cells
  • B
    it is a non-living layer
  • C
    its cells are least penetrable by bacteria
  • Correct answer
    D
    it has no blood supply.

Solution

Cornea is a transparent layer of tissue continuous with sclerotic that forms the front part of vertebrate eye over the iris and lens. It refracts light waves entering the eye onto lens. Cornea is avascular (i.e., has no blood supply). It is one of the first organs to be successfully transplanted because it lacks blood vessels.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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