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The sphincter papillae controls pupil constriction and is governed by the parasympathetic nervous system. The dilator papillae controls pupil dilation and is governed the sympathetic nervous system. During the fight or flight response, only the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated. With the massive amounts of noradrenaline flowing through this system, the dilator papillae is innervated and the pupils dilate.

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Your pupils dilate under stress, because of the fight or flight hormones which get released. The pupils dilate in response to the hormones in order to enhance vision.

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Presumably in order to take in more light and thus gain more sensory input in order to react quickly to danger.

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