NEET2019ZoologyNeural Control and CoordinationActual
Which of the following statements is correct?
Options
- ACornea is an external, transparent and protective proteinacious covering of the eye-ball.
- BCornea consists of dense connective tissue of elastin and repair itself.
- CCornea is convex, transparent layer which is highly vascularized.
- DCornea consists of dense matrix of collagen and is the most sensitive portion of the eye.
Correct answer
D. Cornea consists of dense matrix of collagen and is the most sensitive portion of the eye.
Step-by-step 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.