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natalie2426

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following structures focuses incoming light rays onto the retina?
 
  a. iris
  b. lens
  c. pupil
  d. ciliary body

Question 2

Which is a suffix that means measure?
 
  A. -scope
  B. -meter
  C. -scopy
  D. -logy
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Eazy416

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b
Explanation:
a. iris: is the colored portion of the eye
b. lens: correct
c. pupil: is responsible for controlling the amount of light that enters the eye
d. ciliary body: is the ring of muscle around the outer edge of the lens

Answer to Question 2

B


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