Ordinarily, it is not possible to transplant tissues from one person to another without rejection, yet corneas can be transplanted without risk of rejection. This is because the cornea
A) is not a human structure.
B) has no nerve supply.
C) has no blood supply, except around the periphery.
D) is exposed and easily accessible.

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The cornea has no blood supply, except around the periphery, which means it lacks blood vessels and thus the potential for rejection by the recipient's immune system. Additionally, corneas have a low amount of antigens compared to other tissues, making them less likely to be rejected.

Ordinarily, It Is Not Possible to Transplant Tissues from One