Asked by Breanna Andrade on Jun 10, 2024
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Vitreous humor
A) Blood vessels enter and the optic nerve exits here
B) A small yellow spot near the center of the posterior retina
C) The portion of the retina with the greatest visual acuity
D) A jelly-like substance in the posterior cavity of the eye
E) The fluid that fills the anterior cavity of the eye
Vitreous Humor
refers to the clear gel that fills the space between the lens and the retina of the eyeball of humans and other vertebrates.
Posterior Cavity
A part of the body’s cavity housing organs in the back part, such as the brain and spinal cord within the skull and vertebral column, respectively.
Anterior Cavity
The anterior cavity refers to a body cavity that includes the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities, housing vital organs such as the heart, lungs, and digestive system components.
- Recognize the anatomical structures of the eye along with their detailed descriptions.
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Sonya GonsalezJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The jelly-like substance in the posterior cavity of the eye is the vitreous humor.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the anatomical structures of the eye along with their detailed descriptions.