The posterior chamber of the eyeball is behind the lens and is filled with a very thick, jelly-like fluid called ________ that keeps the retina flat and helps to maintain the shape of the eye.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
vitreous humor
Vitreous humor fills the posterior chamber of the eyeball. It keeps the retina flat and helps maintain the shape of the eye.
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