With regard to the vitreous:
a. its water content is about 90%
b. its volume is about 5ml in each eye
c. its viscosity increases with age
d. its viscosity is contributed by the presence of sodium hyaluronate

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its viscosity is contributed by the presence of sodium hyaluronate

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