NEXT PG Exam – 84408 Leave a Comment / NEXT PG Exam / By Neelam Maurya Question Which layer of cornea helps in the hydration of stroma of cornea A. Endothelium B. Epithelium C. Descemet membrane D. Stroma Show Answer [ads id=”53026″] Correct Answer » A Explanation Ans: a.Endothelium >The corneal endothelium is responsible for maintaining the hydration of the cornea. > This is through a “Pump-Leak” mechanism where the active transport properties of the endothelium represent the “Pump” and the stromal swelling pressure represents the “Leak” Ref:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51238307_Molecular_Mechanisms_Underlying_the_Corneal_Endothelial_Pump Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...
