The Lens Focuses Light on the Photoreceptor Cells by ______________;

question 39

Multiple Choice

The lens focuses light on the photoreceptor cells by ______________; this movement is accomplished by the _____________.

• A) moving up and down, suspensatory ligaments
• B) changing shape from spherical to flat, suspensatory ligaments & ciliary body
• C) opening and closing, iris diaphragm
• D) moving up and down, papillary constrictor muscles
• E) moving towards the cornea, macula and fovea

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Definitions:

Tertiary Circular Reactions

Repetitive behaviors in infants aimed at exploring and mastering new abilities and understanding the outcome of actions.

Imitation Reflex

An innate tendency of infants to mimic gestures or facial expressions as a fundamental learning process.

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual performs an action and when they observe the same action performed by another, thought to be the basis of empathy and learning through imitation.

Caregiver-Infant Bonding

The process by which a strong emotional connection is formed between a caregiver, typically a parent, and their newborn, influencing the infant's developmental outcomes.