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Quiz: Pupil Dilation and Contraction Mechanism

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) (9BN0)

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Building on your knowledge of sensory, relay, and motor neurones, let's test your understanding of how the pupil adjusts to light!

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What is the function of the pupil in the eye?

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Which of the following muscles are involved in pupil size adjustment? (Select all that apply)

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The pupil {{blank0}} in bright light to reduce the amount of light entering the eye, and {{blank1}} in dim light to allow more light in.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Which part of the nervous system controls pupil dilation?

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What happens during pupil contraction? (Select all that apply)

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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The {{blank0}} nervous system controls pupil contraction, while the {{blank1}} nervous system controls pupil dilation.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What is the main role of the retina in the process of pupil adjustment?

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