The process of accommodation involves
A) the lens becoming smaller as one ages.
B) contraction of the ciliary muscles to constrict the pupil.
C) contraction of the ciliary muscles to dilate the pupil.
D) hardening of the lens as one ages.
E) the lens becoming more rounded to focus on near objects.

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Accommodation involves the lens becoming more rounded to focus on near objects, which is achieved by the contraction of the ciliary muscles. As we age, the lens loses its elasticity and becomes harder, affecting our ability to accommodate for near vision. The size of the pupil is controlled by the iris muscles, not the ciliary muscles. Therefore, options A, B, and C are incorrect.

The Process of Accommodation Involves