What Change in Shape Will Happen to the Lens When

question 43

Multiple Choice

What change in shape will happen to the lens when an individual tries to focus on an image that is close?

• A)The lens will round up in order to bring the image to focus on the retina.
• B)The lens will flatten out in order to bring the image to focus on the retina.
• C)The lens will round up in order to bring the image to focus on the sclera.
• D)The lens will flatten out in order to bring the image to focus on the sclera.
• E)The lens does not change shape in order to focus on an image that is close up.

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Definitions:

Cleavage

A process of cell division in the early embryonic stage that leads to the formation of a multicellular embryo.

Morula

An early stage in embryonic development that follows fertilization, featuring a solid ball of cells resulting from the division of a zygote.

Gametogenesis

The process by which gametes, or sex cells, are formed, involving meiosis and maturation in reproductive organs.

Uterine Tube

A part of the female reproductive system, connecting the ovaries to the uterus, where fertilization typically occurs.