Layer of the eye behind the retina, contains blood vessels that nourish the retina is known as

Retina

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Pupil

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Cornea

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Choroid

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Solution

The correct option is D Choroid
Choroid forms the greater part of the vascular coat and lies in contact with the sclera. It is composed of a soft connective tissue containing abundant pigment cells and blood vessels. Blood vessels of the choroid nourish the retina. Thus option D is the correct answer.

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