Which structure in your eye is most like the film in a camera?
A) the retina
B) the lens
C) the cornea
D) the pupil
Answer: A
Rationale: While the visual system is not a camera, some parts perform similar functions. In a camera, the light is "detected" when it comes into contact with the film. In the eye, light is not detected until it reaches the retina.
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