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Question: Vitreous humor is a) Mucoid connective tissue b) Solid crystalline c) Watery fluid d) All of...
Vitreous humor is
a) Mucoid connective tissue
b) Solid crystalline
c) Watery fluid
d) All of the above
Solution
It's a distinct gel-like part at the back of the eye that takes up the area immediately behind the focal point and before the retina. It contributes very little to the optical force of the eye, but it is essential in preserving the eye's primary power.
Complete answer:
The human eye is divided into three chambers: the front chamber, the glassy chamber, and the back chamber. The glassy chamber is located exactly behind the eyeball. It is the largest of the three loads and occupies approximately 75% of the eye. The glassy humour (also known simply as the glassy) is a reasonable, dry liquid that occupies the space between the focal point and the retina of the eye. It contains 99 percent water and the rest is primarily a combination of collagen, proteins, salts, and sugars.
The transparent gel that fills the gap behind the lens and before the retina at the back of the eye is called vitreous humour. Water makes up the bulk of this humour, with smaller amounts of collagen, salt, and sugar. Mucoid connective tissue is made up of a field material with few cells or fibres. The vitreous humour of the eyeball is a mucoid connective tissue-like tissue.
Hence, option A- Mucoid connective tissue is the correct answer.
Note:
The vitreous humour melts and shrinks with age. Segments of its collagen and protein blend begin to become 'wiry.' These are also known as 'floaters.' These can be identified as bits, strings, or different shapes that are barely visible off to the side. If the shrinkage causes a segment of the strands to pull away at the same time, this is known as a glassy separation.