JAMB Biology 1982 Question 25

Question 25

Sense Organs

The parts of the mammalian eye that strongly bend light rays are the

  1. A.cornea and the lens
  2. B.cornea and aqueous humour
  3. C.cornea and vitreous humour
  4. D.lens and aqueous humour
  5. E.lens and vitreous humour.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (cornea and the lens)

Explanation

Most bending (refraction) of light happens at the curved cornea, and the lens adds the fine focusing.