Ocular Anatomy & Physiology: Vitreous

To impede solute diffusion from the retinal vessels into the posterior vitreous

To facilitate solute diffusion from the anterior segment into the posterior vitreous

To slow down diffusion of solutes from the retinal vessels into the posterior vitreous (correct)

To completely block solute diffusion from the anterior segment into the posterior vitreous

To supply oxygen directly to the retina

To maintain high oxygen levels throughout the vitreous

To prevent high oxygen levels from reaching the posterior lens surface (correct)

To increase oxygen levels in the posterior lens surface

To act as a buffer for pH levels in the eye

To act as a source of oxygen for the retina

To act as a reservoir of glucose for retinal metabolism (correct)

To act as a waste removal system for the retina

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