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Cornea transplant in humans is almost ne...

Cornea transplant in humans is almost never rejected.This is because

A

its cells are least penetrable by bacteria

B

its has no blood supply

C

it is composed of enucleated cells

D

it is a non-living layer

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Cornea is a transparent that forms the anterior one-sixth of the eyeball. The cornea admits and helps to focus light waves as they enter the eye. It is avascular, i.e., has no blood supply therefore, cornea transplant in human is almost never rejected.
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