The dark middle layer of the eye that prevents the scattering of light within the eyeball is the ____.

A) fovea
B) retina
C) sclera
D) choroid
E) cornea

Question

The dark middle layer of the eye that prevents the scattering of light within the eyeball is the ____.
 
A) fovea
B) retina
C) sclera
D) choroid
E) cornea

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The choroid is the dark, vascular layer of the eye located between the retina and the sclera. Its primary function is to provide oxygen and nutrients to the outer layers of the retina and to absorb scattered light, preventing it from causing visual confusion.

The Dark Middle Layer of the Eye That Prevents the Scattering