NEET 2018
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2018
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Neural Control and Coordination
NEET 2018 · Zoology · Neural Control and Coordination
The transparent lens in the human eye is held in its place by
The transparent lens in the human eye is held in its place by
Options
- ASmooth muscles attached to the iris
- BLigaments attached to the iris
- CLigaments attached to the ciliary body
- DSmooth muscles attached to the ciliary body
Correct answer
C. Ligaments attached to the ciliary body
Step-by-step solution
The lens in the human eye is held in place by the suspensory ligaments attached to the ciliary body. The function of other components are as follows:
The smooth muscles attached to the ciliary body helps to control the shape of the lens.
Smooth muscles of iris help in regulating the diameter of the pupil.
Pectinate ligament attached to the iris is involved in the drainage of aqueous humour because it contains spaces between the fibres.