Nick's grandfather has just been diagnosed with glaucoma and was told by his doctor that this condition results from a blockage of fluid in the anterior chamber of the eye. Based on Nick's understanding of the anatomy of the eye, he was able to tell his grandfather that the blockage involves his
A) vitreous humor, which circulates around the cornea and lens.
B) aqueous humor, which circulates around the cornea and lens.
C) vitreous humor, located in the main chamber of the eyeball.
D) aqueous humor, located in the main chamber of the eyeball.

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Glaucoma is a condition where the pressure within the eye increases due to a buildup of aqueous humor, the fluid that circulates around the cornea and lens in the anterior chamber. This buildup can result in damage to the optic nerve and lead to vision loss. Therefore, the blockage involved in glaucoma affects the aqueous humor in the anterior chamber of the eye.

Nick's Grandfather Has Just Been Diagnosed with Glaucoma and Was