Where Does the Lens Focus an Image in the Mammalian

question 241

Multiple Choice

Where does the lens focus an image in the mammalian eye?

• A) sometimes on the fovea, sometimes elsewhere on the retina
• B) primarily on the fovea
• C) slightly in front of the retina, so the neural cells do not distort the image
• D) on the retina, using the entire surface of the retina

---

Definitions:

Retinal Detachment

A medical emergency where the retina at the back of the eye pulls away from its normal position, potentially leading to vision loss.

Photopsia

The perception of flashes of light in the field of vision, not caused by light entering the eye.

Floaters

Tiny spots, specks, or lines that float across the field of vision, often due to changes in the vitreous humor of the eye.

Adherent Leukoma

A type of corneal scar where the opaque scar tissue adheres to the inner layer of the cornea, affecting vision.