Which of the following statements about the newborn infant's eye is TRUE?
A) The retina is not fully developed at birth.
B) The lens is smaller at birth than in adulthood.
C) The visual cortex is not fully developed at birth.
D) all of the above

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Although all of the statements are true, the most comprehensive answer is D, which includes all of the above statements. The retina is not fully developed at birth, with the photoreceptor cells continuing to mature and develop over the first few months of life. The lens is smaller at birth than in adulthood, although it grows rapidly during the first year of life. The visual cortex is not fully developed at birth, with ongoing neural development and plasticity occurring over the first several years of life.

Which of the Following Statements About the Newborn Infant's Eye