Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Ciliary Body Is

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the ciliary body is NOT true?

• A)It is a ring of muscle around the outer edge of the lens.
• B)It is attached to the lens by suspensory ligaments.
• C)It pulls on the edges of the lens to change its shape.
• D)All of these are true.

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