The aqueous and vitreous humors differ in that the
A) aqueous humor is replenished and the vitreous humor is not.
B) vitreous humor is replenished and the aqueous humor is not.
C) aqueous humor nourishes the cornea, whereas the vitreous humor nourishes the lens.
D) vitreous humor nourishes the cornea, whereas the aqueous humor nourishes the lens.

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The aqueous humor is continually replenished, while the vitreous humor is not. This is because the aqueous humor is produced by the ciliary body and flows out of the eye through the trabecular meshwork, while the vitreous humor is a gel-like substance that is formed during embryonic development and does not undergo significant turnover or replacement. The nourishment of the cornea and lens is not related to the difference between the two humors.

The Aqueous and Vitreous Humors Differ in That the