Question

Vitreous humor is

• A. Mucoid connective tissue
• B. Solid crystalline
• C. Watery fluid
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Mucoid connective tissue

Vitreous humor is the clear gel that occupies the space behind the lens and before the retina at the back of the eye. Most of this humor consists of water as well as lower amount of collagen, salt and sugar. Mucoid connective tissue is a type of connective tissue that is composed of ground substance with few cells or fibers. Vitreous humor of the eyeball is a similar tissue as that of mucoid connective tissue.