Question
Which layer of cornea helps in the hydration of stroma of cornea
A. Endothelium
B. Epithelium
C. Descemet membrane
D. Stroma
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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