WAEC Biology 2017 Objective — Question 19

Question 19 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

When viewing an object that is close to the human eye, the

A. A. eye lens becomes thin
B. B. ciliary muscles relax
C. C. suspensory ligaments become taut
D. D. eye lens become fatCorrect

Explanation

When viewing near objects: (i) the ciliary muscles contract and become thicker (ii) the suspensory ligament slackens (iii) the lens become fat and more convex.

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