A nurse is providing health education about the way the normal intraocular pressure (IOP) is maintained. The nurse should explain that normal IOP results from which of the following?
A) Consistent production and resorption of tears
B) Consistent feedback from baroreceptors located throughout the retina
C) A balance between production and drainage of aqueous humor
D) Two-way interaction between the medulla oblongata and the eye
C
Feedback:
Normally, production and drainage of aqueous humor are approximately equal, and the intraocular pressure (IOP) is normal. IOP is not dependent of tear production, baroreceptors in the eye, or stimulation from the medulla.
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