Which statement about the focusing of light by the eyes is true?

A) Squids and many fishes change the shape of their lenses to focus light.
B) Mammals focus light when a rigid lens is moved back and forth.
C) Mammals use muscles and ligaments to change the shape of their lenses to focus light.
D) Mammalian lenses thicken when focused on distant objects.


Answer: C

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