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Cornea transplant in humans is alomost n...

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

A

it is composed of enucleated cells

B

it is a non-living layer

C

its cells are least penetrable by bacteria

D

it has no blood supply.

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Cornea is a transparent layer that forms the anterior one-sixth of the eye ball.It helps of focus light waves as they enter the eye.Cornea has no blood supply, therefore, it can be transplanted successfully.
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