What is the function of the suspensory ligaments?
A. They hold the optic nerve in place in the posterior portion of the eye.
B. They hold the choroid against the sclera.
C. They hold the retina against the choroid.
D. They hold the lens in position, suspended from the ciliary body.
E. They suspend the iris in the anterior cavity of the eye.
Answer: D
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