Q141 / 180 · NEET 2019 (All India) · Zoology

Which of the following statements is correct?

A
Cornea is an external, transparent and protective proteinacious covering of the eye-ball.
B
Cornea consists of dense connective tissue of elastin and repair itself.
C
Cornea is convex, transparent layer which is highly vascularized.
Correct answer
D
Cornea consists of dense matrix of collagen and is the most sensitive portion of the eye.

Solution

The cornea is the transparent part of the eye which consists of dense matrix of collagen. It covers the front portion of the eye and is the most sensitive part of the eye.

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

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