Contraction or relaxation of the ciliary body:
a. allows voluntary blinking.
b. changes lens thickness.
c. regulates peripheral vision.
d. sends light impulses to the brain.
B
The lens is circularly supported by a framework of fibers from the ciliary body; contraction or relaxation of this structure results in a change in the thickness of the lens, allowing for accom-modation as needed.
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