How does the avascular cornea acquire oxygen?
A.
Oxygen diffuses from the atmosphere to the cornea.
B.
Lysozyme in tears releases oxygen to nourish the cornea.
C.
The ciliary body provides oxygen to the cornea.
D.
Oxygen diffuses from the capillaries in the iris to the cornea.
A
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