What is the significance of the scleral venous sinus?

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


Answer: E

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