Ordinarily, it is not possible to transplant tissues from one person to another, yet corneas can be transplanted without tissue rejection. This is because the cornea ________.
A) is not a living tissue
B) has no nerve supply
C) has no blood supply
D) does not contain connective tissue

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The cornea does not have a blood supply, which reduces the risk of tissue rejection during transplantation. Blood carries immune cells that can attack foreign tissue, causing rejection. The lack of a blood supply also contributes to the cornea's clarity, essential for proper vision.

Ordinarily, It Is Not Possible to Transplant Tissues from One