Which of the Following Statements About the Focusing of Light

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the focusing of light by the eyes is true?

• A)Mammals use muscles and ligaments to change the shape of the lens to focus light.
• B)Squids and many fishes change the shape of the lens to focus light.
• C)Mammals focus light when a rigid lens is moved back and forth.
• D)Mammalian lenses thicken when focused on distant objects.

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