Which statement regarding the cornea is not true?
A)The cornea lacks blood vessels (it is avascular).
B)The cornea lacks nerves (it is aneural).
C)The external corneal epithelium receives nourishment from lacrimal gland secretions.
D)The cornea serves to refract light rays.
E)The internal corneal epithelium obtains oxygen from fluid in the anterior chamber of the eye.

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The cornea is actually innervated, meaning it has nerves. This is why injuries to the cornea can be very painful.

Which Statement Regarding the Cornea Is Not True