MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Aqueous humor is synthesized by the cells of the ciliary body in a three-step process. First, blood flows into the ciliary processes. Second, the pressure gradient between blood flow and the ciliary interstitium propels the ultrafiltration of plasma into the interstitium.

Detailed explanation-2: -The lens zonules that are used to control accommodation are attached to the pars plana. The pars plicata is the portion of the ciliary body that is responsible for producing aqueous humor, the fluid of the anterior chamber.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ciliary body: Part of the eye, above the lens, that produces the aqueous humor.