Question detail
Which structure tightens to help focus on distant objects?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
The human nervous system
Question
- A. Ciliary muscles
- B. Suspensory ligaments
- C. Cornea
- D. Iris
Answer
Suspensory ligaments
Explanation
Suspensory ligaments tighten when focusing on distant objects, helping to pull the lens into a thinner shape.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Accommodation for Distant Objects
Students often confuse the roles of ciliary muscles and suspensory ligaments during accommodation for distant objects, mistakenly stating that ciliary muscles tighten instead of relax.
Remember that for distant objects, ciliary muscles relax, which allows the suspensory ligaments to tighten, resulting in a thinner lens.
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