What is meant by Power of accommodation of the eye? Name the muscles of the eye responsible for the same..

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The process of focusing the eye at different distances is called the power of accommodation. The ciliary muscles are responsible for the power of accommodation

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With reference to the functioning of the eye, answer the questions that follow :

(a) What is meant by power of accommodation of the eye?

(b) What is the shape of the lens during (1) near vision (2) distant vision?

(d) Name the cells of the retina and their respective pigments which get activated (1) in the dark and (2) in the light.

Q. In human eye, the power of accommodation is controlled by ______.

Answer the following :
(a) What is the function of the lacrimal gland and where is it situated in the body?
(b) In what two ways is the yellow spot different from the blind spot?
(c) Name an old-age eye defect. What causes it?
(d) What is meant by power of accommodation of the eye?

(e) Mention the characteristics of the image that falls on the retina of the eye.

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