The Elasticity of the Lens Decreases with Age

question 24

Multiple Choice

The elasticity of the lens decreases with age. This leads to which of the following?

• A) less accommodation of the lenses and difficulty focusing on nearby objects
• B) lowered accommodation of the pupillary reflex and blurry vision
• C) less light getting to the retina and diminished visual acuity
• D) a clouding of the lenses known as a cataract

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Definitions:

George C. Williams

A prominent evolutionary biologist known for his work on natural selection, adaptation, and the cost of reproduction.

Variant Alleles

Different forms or versions of a particular gene, which can lead to variations in physical or physiological traits among individuals within a population.

Direct Fitness

An individual's genetic contribution to the next generation through its own offspring, as opposed to indirect fitness gained through relatives' offspring.

Surviving Offspring

The progeny of an organism that survive to adulthood and have the potential to reproduce, contributing to the genetic fitness of the parents.