Choroid
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A thin layer of blood vessels and connective tissue between the white of the eye (sclera) and the retina.
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Connective tissueA group of tissues in the body that provide internal support and bind other tissues in the body, including bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.
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Blood vesselsHollow tubes that transport blood throughout the body; includes arteries, veins, and capillaries.
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RetinaThe innermost layer of the eye, which converts light energy to electrical energy and sends visual images to the brain via the optic nerve.
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ScleraThe white of the eye; a tough, protective coating of collagen and elastic tissue that, with the cornea, makes up the outer layer of the eyeball.