Which of the Following Structures Focuses Incoming Light Rays onto the Retina

question 175

Multiple Choice

Which of the following structures focuses incoming light rays onto the retina?

• A)iris
• B)lens
• C)pupil
• D)ciliary body

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Definitions:

Vision

The ability to interpret the surrounding environment using light in the visible spectrum reflected by the objects in the environment.

Hearing

Hearing is the ability to perceive sound by detecting vibrations through an organ such as the ear.

Proximal Stimulus

The stimulus registered by the sensory receptors (e.g., the pattern of light hitting the retina), as opposed to the actual object or event in the external world.

Information Processing

A cognitive approach that likens the mind to a computer, focusing on how people process, store, and retrieve information.