The lens and cornea are not having blood supply. So, the nutrients are supplied by

Retina

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Blind spot

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Vitreous humour

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Aqueous humour

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Solution

The correct option is D Aqueous humour
The aqueous humour is the transparent, thin, watery fluid which is present in the space between the cornea and the iris (anterior chamber) and nourishes the cornea and lens. It is continually produced by the ciliary body that lies just behind the iris.

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