The cornea obtains nutrients from
A) its own blood supply.
B) the aqueous humor.
C) the vitreous humor.
D) the blood supply of the iris.

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The cornea obtains nutrients from the aqueous humor, a clear liquid that is produced by the ciliary body and circulates through the front of the eye, including the cornea. The cornea does not have its own blood supply and does not receive nutrients from the vitreous humor or the blood supply of the iris.

The Cornea Obtains Nutrients from