What Would Happen If the Canal of Schlemm Becomes Obstructed

question 15

Multiple Choice

What would happen if the canal of Schlemm becomes obstructed?

• A) The flow of aqueous humor from the posterior to the anterior cavity would cease, and pressure in the anterior cavity would drop.
• B) The flow of aqueous humor out of the anterior chamber would cease, and pressure in the anterior chamber would rise.
• C) The flow of aqueous humor out of the posterior chamber would cease, and pressure within the posterior chamber would drop.
• D) The flow of aqueous humor into the anterior cavity would cease, and pressure in the anterior cavity would rise.

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