In order for our visual system to work properly, the lens must focus light onto the
A) retina.
B) iris.
C) pupil.
D) cornea.

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The retina is the part of the eye that contains the photoreceptor cells (rods and cones) that detect and process light information. The lens of the eye helps to focus incoming light onto the retina, where it can be processed by these photoreceptors. The other choices (iris, pupil, and cornea) are all involved in regulating the amount of light that enters the eye, but are not directly involved in the process of focusing light onto the retina.

In Order for Our Visual System to Work Properly, the Lens