Focusing the eye on a nearby object in the field of vision is a function of which division of the ANS?
A) sympathetic
B) parasympathetic
C) somatic
D) cranial

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Focusing the eye on a nearby object involves the process of accommodation, which is mediated by the parasympathetic division of the ANS. The parasympathetic nervous system causes the ciliary muscle to contract, which changes the shape of the lens allowing for clear vision of nearby objects.

Focusing the Eye on a Nearby Object in the Field