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The eye is not a muscle, but rather a complex organ made up of different types of tissues, including the cornea, retina, and lens.

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Is the eye a tissue organ or a system?

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What type of muscle tissue is voluntarily controlled?

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How does the ciliary muscle help to adjust the shape of the lens in the eye for focusing on objects at different distances?

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What connective tissue forms protective layer of eye?

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Does your eye color change when you die?

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Is the eye ball attached to the eye muscles?

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