Which of the Following Is an Incorrect Statement About the Vertebrate

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an incorrect statement about the vertebrate eye?

• A)The vitreous humor regulates the amount of light entering the pupil.
• B)The transparent cornea is an extension of the sclera.
• C)The fovea is the center of the visual field and contains only cones.
• D)The ciliary muscle functions in accommodation.
• E)The retina lies just inside the choroid and contains the photoreceptor cells.

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