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Cornea is covered externally by a thin transparent membrane which is called

A

sclerotic

B

conjunctiva

C

choroid

D

None of these

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B
Cornea is covered externally by a thin transparent membrane called conjunctiva.This membrane helps to protect the eye ball and keeps it moist.
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