Asked by Herman Dorado on Jul 03, 2024
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The lens
A) is biconcave.
B) focuses light on the retina.
C) floats in the vitreous humor.
D) is attached to the retina by suspensory ligaments.
E) is normally opaque.
Vitreous Humor
Transparent, jelly-like material that fills the space between the lens and the retina.
Suspensory Ligaments
Suspensory ligaments are fibrous tissues that support organs, such as the lens of the eye, by attaching them to surrounding structures.
Biconcave
Describes a shape that is curved inward on both sides, like a donut.
- Comprehend the pathway of vision and the significance of certain ocular structures in visual sharpness and the ability to focus.
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Alicia thetriplet6 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The lens of the eye is not biconcave but biconvex, which allows it to focus light directly onto the retina. It does not float in the vitreous humor but is held in place by suspensory ligaments (zonules) that attach it to the ciliary body, not the retina. The lens is normally transparent, not opaque, to allow light to pass through and be focused onto the retina.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the pathway of vision and the significance of certain ocular structures in visual sharpness and the ability to focus.