Question detail
Which structure in the eye is responsible for holding the lens in place?
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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 connect the ciliary muscles to the lens, holding it in position and allowing it to change shape.
Common mistake
Ciliary Muscles and Suspensory Ligaments Function
Students often confuse the roles of ciliary muscles and suspensory ligaments during accommodation, thinking they both contract or relax in the same way.
Remember that when focusing on near objects, ciliary muscles contract, causing the lens to become thicker, while suspensory ligaments loosen. For distant objects, ciliary muscles relax and suspensory ligaments tighten, making the lens thinner.
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