a: Stroma ~
b: sponge
What:
"In very simple terms, the front of the eye is called the cornea, and this consists of a number of layers including the stroma, and endothelial layer. The stroma is like a sponge that can adsorb water, and to prevent too much water building up, the endothelial cells pump the excess water away to maintain the eye's normal function. "
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Date: Dec 31 2013 9:34 PM
# 4578 Critique Analogy