The Lens in the Eye ​

question 20

Multiple Choice

The lens in the eye ​

• A)converts light energy into neural energy.
• B)controls the amount of light entering the eye.
• C)focuses light rays onto the retina.
• D)is the part of the eye that gives it its color.

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Definitions:

Diffusion

The process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to one of lower concentration.

Dye

A substance used to impart color to materials, such as textiles, paper, and other substrates, through a process of absorption or chemical bonding.

Electrostatic Pressure

The force exerted by the electrostatic field on charged particles, affecting their movement and distribution.

Hyperpolarization

A change in a cell's membrane potential that makes it more negative, usually making it less likely to fire an action potential.