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Which is not a refractive medium of eye

A

Lens

B

Vitreous humour

C

Aqueous humour

D

Pupil.

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To determine which structure is not a refractive medium of the eye, we will analyze the options provided: lens, vitreous humor, aqueous humor, and pupil. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Refractive Mediums**: - Refractive mediums are structures in the eye that help to bend (refract) light as it passes through them, allowing us to focus on objects at various distances. 2. **Identifying the Refractive Mediums**: - **Cornea**: The clear outer layer of the eye that initially refracts light. - **Aqueous Humor**: The fluid in the anterior chamber of the eye that also refracts light. - **Lens**: A flexible structure that can change shape to focus light on the retina. - **Vitreous Humor**: The gel-like substance filling the space between the lens and the retina, which also helps in light refraction. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Lens**: A refractive medium. - **Vitreous Humor**: A refractive medium. - **Aqueous Humor**: A refractive medium. - **Pupil**: The opening that allows light to enter the eye but does not refract light. 4. **Conclusion**: - The structure that is **not** a refractive medium of the eye is the **pupil**. The pupil merely regulates the amount of light entering the eye but does not bend or refract light. ### Final Answer: The correct option is **pupil**. ---
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