Question

question 168 1 pts a horse with a swollen, painful eye is treated as an emergency because the __________ is thin (1.5 mm thick) and has no blood supply, so the eye can rupture if not treated quickly. retina iris cornea lens

Explanation:

The cornea is a thin (about 1.5 mm thick in horses in some cases) and avascular (no blood - supply) structure of the eye. If it gets damaged due to swelling and pain, it can rupture without quick treatment. The retina, iris, and lens do not match these described characteristics.

Answer:

C. Cornea