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JAMB Biology 2009 Question 27

Question 27

Sense Organs

Use the diagram to answer: The eye defect illustrated is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.myopia
  2. B.hypermetropia
  3. C.astigmatism
  4. D.cataract.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (hypermetropia)

Explanation

In the top drawing the rays from a near object meet behind the retina. This is long sight (hypermetropia), corrected with a converging lens as in the lower drawing.