Regarding retinal metabolism:
a. insulin is essential for the uptake of glucose by the retina
b. anaerobic metabolism predominates
c. the pigment retinal epithelium stores glycogen and supplies the need of the retina
d. the demand of oxygen is met entirely by the central retinal artery

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Answer :

anaerobic metabolism predominates

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