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Is it true that the ciliary muscles inside the eye adjust the focus of the lens?


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a

True

b

False  

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The above statement is True.
The lens is fixed to the ciliary muscle by way of suspensory ligaments. While the ciliary muscle relaxes, its diameter becomes wider. Also, the suspensory ligaments tighten and pull the lens thinner. This occurs while focusing on a distant object.
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