Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781260159363
Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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Chapter 36, Problem 5PL
Astigmatism results from a defect in the
a. control of the pupil size.
b. curvature of the cornea or lens.
c. rods of the retina
d. cones of the retina
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