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What is accommodation in the context of vision?

The principle of needing constant minimum percentage difference for stimuli

The process of diminishing sensitivity because of constant stimulation

Conversion of stimulus energies into neural impulses

The eye's lens changing shape to focus near objects on the retina

Accommodation in the context of vision refers to the process by which the eye's lens changes shape to focus on objects at different distances. This is achieved through the contraction and relaxation of the ciliary muscles, which adjust the curvature of the lens. Option A is describing the principle of just noticeable difference, not accommodation. Option B is describing sensory adaptation, not accommodation. Option C is describing transduction, the conversion of stimulus energies into neural impulses, not accommodation. Therefore, the correct option is D.

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