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The middle layer of the eye ball is

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sclera

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choroid

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cornea

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retina

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Solution

The correct option is B choroid
Human eye ball consists of three layers, i.e., an outer layer of sclera, middle layer of choroid and an inner layer of retina. Choroid contains many blood vessels and it also forms the pigmented portion of the eye (iris).

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