Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) Exam – Practice Test & Study Guide 2025

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What does the choroid primarily consist of, which nourishes the eye?

Anterior Chamber

Posterior Chamber

Crystalline Lens

Blood vessels

The choroid primarily consists of blood vessels, which nourish the eye through the supply of oxygen and nutrients. The anterior and posterior chambers and the crystalline lens also play important roles in the eye but are not the main component of the choroid. The anterior chamber is filled with a clear fluid called aqueous humor, while the posterior chamber lies behind the iris and is also filled with aqueous humor. The crystalline lens is responsible for focusing light onto the retina, but it is not the main source of nourishment for the eye. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

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