Asked by Marina Kuksgauzen on May 05, 2024

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What is the significance of the scleral venous sinus?

A) It produces the aqueous humor.
B) It drains blood from the inner layer of the eyeball.
C) It reabsorbs aqueous humor, to maintain proper pressure in the anterior cavity.
D) It produces the vitreous humor.
E) It reabsorbs vitreous humor, to maintain proper pressure in the posterior cavity.

Scleral Venous Sinus

A circular channel in the eye that drains aqueous humor from the eye into the bloodstream, also known as the Canal of Schlemm.

Aqueous Humor

is a clear fluid located in the front and between the lens and the cornea of the eye, helping to maintain intraocular pressure and provide nutrients to the eye tissues.

Anterior Cavity

A body cavity located at the front part of the body, which includes the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities, housing major organs.

  • Understand the structure and function of the scleral venous sinus.
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David pinedaMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The scleral venous sinus, also known as Schlemm's canal, is significant for reabsorbing aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye into the bloodstream, thereby helping to maintain proper intraocular pressure.