Single Answer MCQ
Q-00001689

What is the role of the ciliary muscles in the human eye?

1

To control the size of the pupil

2

To adjust the curvature of the lens

3

To regulate the amount of light entering the eye

4

To transmit signals to the brain

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. To adjust the curvature of the lens

Solution:

The ciliary muscles in the human eye play a crucial role in adjusting the curvature of the lens. By contracting and relaxing, these muscles change the shape of the lens to focus on objects at different distances. Therefore, the correct answer is 'To adjust the curvature of the lens'.

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