Asked by
Angela Perez
on Oct 20, 2024Verified
When you try to focus on the tip of your nose,
A) the pupils dilate.
B) the ciliary muscles relax.
C) the lens becomes more spherical.
D) the tension on the suspensory ligament increases.
E) the lens becomes flatter.
Ciliary Muscles
Muscle fibers in the eye that control the shape of the lens, enabling focusing on objects at different distances.
Suspensory Ligament
Fibrous tissues that connect organs or parts of organs to each other or to skeletal structures, often supporting or holding them in place.
Lens
A transparent structure inside the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina to create clear images.
- Explain factors affecting visual acuity and focus.
- Describe the mechanisms of eye adjustments for near and distant vision.
Verified Answer
KC
Learning Objectives
- Explain factors affecting visual acuity and focus.
- Describe the mechanisms of eye adjustments for near and distant vision.