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The fluid between the cornea and the iris is

  1. canthi

  2. stroma

  3. ciliary body

  4. aqueous humor

The correct answer is: aqueous humor

The fluid between the cornea and iris is known as aqueous humor. Canthi (A) are another term for the corners of the eye. Stroma (B) is the deepest layer of the cornea. The ciliary body (C) is responsible for producing aqueous humor, but it is not the fluid itself. Therefore, the correct answer is D.