Question

The eye lens contains a watery liquid called the

• A. aqueous humour
• B. peroxide
• C. vitreous humour
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

aqueous humour

Correct Answer- A

1. Aqueous humor is a thin, translucent liquid that resembles plasma between the cornea and the lens.
2. It's $99.9\%$ water, with the remaining $0.1$ percent made up of carbohydrates, vitamins, proteins, and other nutrients.
3. The main tasks of aqueous humor is to maintain intraocular pressure and shape, provide nutrients to the avascular cornea and lens, and remove waste from the cornea and lens.

Incorrect answers

A:vitreous humour: It's a transparent gel-like fluid that fills the gap between the lens and the retina at the rear of the eye.

B:peroxide: Hydrogen peroxide is a mild antiseptic that can be used for small cuts, scrapes, and burns to prevent infection.

Hence, the correct answer is option A aqueous humor.