The transparent lens in the human eye is held in its place by

Options

A. smooth muscles attached to the iris
B. ligaments attached to the iris
C. ligaments attached to the ciliary body
D. smooth muscles attached to the ciliary body

Answer

C

Explanation

The lens in the human eye is held in place by the suspensory ligaments attached to the ciliary body. The function of other components are as follows
The smcoth muscles attached to the ciliary body helps to control the shape of lens.
Smooth muscles of iris help in regulating the diameter of pupil
Pactinate Ligament attached to iris is involved in the drainage of aqueous humor because it contains spaces between the fibres.