As Humans Age, Their Ability to Focus on Nearby Objects

question 9

Multiple Choice

As humans age, their ability to focus on nearby objects deteriorates. This is the result of

• A) loss of rods and cones.
• B) increased viscosity of the aqueous and vitreous humor.
• C) stiffening of the lens and loss of accommodation capability.
• D) inappropriate response of the iris to varying light intensities.
• E) changing shape of the eyeball.

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