Q167 / 180 · AIIMS 2007 · Zoology

The black pigment in the eye which reduces the internal reflection is located in

  • Correct answer
    A
    retina
  • B
    iris
  • C
    cornea
  • D
    sclerotic.

Solution

The black pigment in the eye, which reduces the internal reflection is known as retina. It is the inner most coat of the eyeball and it is a thin, light sensitive nervous layer. The external coat of the eyeball is known as sclerotic but in front of the sclerotic, there is a transparent connective tissue called cornea. Iris is the pigmented part present in front of choroid.

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

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