Two Segments/Chambers Of The Eye

Question 1

What two segments are the lens split in to?

Answer 1

-anterior (aqueous) segment
-posterior (vitreous) segment

Question 2

Describe the Aqueous segment

Answer 2

-anterior to lens
-contains aqueous humor
-watery fluid found between lens and cornea
-maintains Inter ocular pressure and provides nutrients for lens and corea
-reabsorbed into blood

Question 3

Describe the vitreous(posterior) segment

Answer 3

-posterior to the lens
-gel-like substance
-prevents eye from collapsing
-helps maintain Inter ocular pressure