In bright light, the iris_______and the pupil________to control the amount of light entering the eye.
Correct answer: A. Expands; constricts
- A. Expands; constricts
- B. Constricts; expands
- C. Focuses; constricts
- D. Constricts; focuses
Explanation
In bright light, the iris contracts and makes the pupil smaller, limiting the light that reaches the retina. The iris is the coloured muscular ring, while the pupil is its central opening.
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