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The constriction of pupils in response to bright light is called the pupillary light reflex. If the light is shining directly into one eye, then the pupil in that eye will constrict (a direct response), but so will the pupil in the non-illuminated eye (a consensual response).
This reflex involves two cranial nerves: the optic nerve, which senses the light, and the oculomotor nerve, which constricts both pupils. It is considered involuntary since you don't think about it.
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In the experiment on the photopupillary reflex what happened to the pupil of the nonilluminated eye?
In the experiment on the photopupillary reflex, when light is shone into one eye causing pupillary constriction (direct response), the nonilluminated eye will also exhibit pupillary constriction (consensual response) due to neural connections between both eyes and the brain. This demonstrates the consensual response component of the pupillary light reflex.
Is the pupillary light reflex autonomic and somatic?
Yes, the pupillary light reflex is mediated by both autonomic and somatic nervous systems. The autonomic nervous system controls the constriction of the pupil in response to light, while the somatic nervous system controls the movement of the muscles that dilate and constrict the pupil.
What is the consensual reflex of the pupil?
The consensual reflex of the pupil is the simultaneous constriction of the pupil in both eyes when light is shone into one eye. This reflex is controlled by the autonomic nervous system to regulate the amount of light entering the eye and protect the retina.
What is the term for the reflex that protects the eye from too much direct light that might damage the retina?
The term is "pupillary light reflex." This reflex causes the pupil to constrict in response to a bright light stimulus, which helps protect the retina from excessive light exposure.
What is cranial reflex?
A cranial reflex is a fast, involuntary response to a stimulus. It uses the brain stem as an integrating center (the brain receives sensory information and generates a response). This is contrasted to a spinal reflex, when the response is generated in the spinal cord itself, and the brain only finds out a reflex has occurred after the fact.An example of a cranial reflex would be the tracking movements of your eyes as you are reading this sentence. The dilation and contraction of your pupils in response to different levels of light is another cranial reflex.--------------An example of a spinal reflex would be standing on a pin or touching a hot object.
Is the pupil a reflex or voluntary?
Pupils reacts to light, narrowing in bright light and widening in poor light - so is a reflex action.
Are muscles that control your pupil involuntary?
No. They are involuntary and involved in the reflex action in response to light intensity (i.e. high light intensity - pupil constricts, low light intensity - pupil dilates) which is an involuntary response to stimuli (hence why it's considered a reflex action).
Which cranial nerve in responsible for the reflex constriction of the pupil in response to light and accomodation?
The oculomotor nerve (cranial nerve III) is responsible for the reflex constriction of the pupil in response to light and accommodation.
How is pupil reflex controlled?
The pupil reflex is controlled by the autonomic nervous system, specifically the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions. Constriction of the pupil (miosis) is controlled by the parasympathetic system through the action of the cranial nerve III (oculomotor nerve). Dilation of the pupil (mydriasis) is controlled by the sympathetic system through the action of the superior cervical ganglion.
What part of in pupil reflex for stimulus?
The stimulus in the pupil reflex would be light
In the experiment on the photopupillary reflex what happened to the pupil of the nonilluminated eye?
In the experiment on the photopupillary reflex, when light is shone into one eye causing pupillary constriction (direct response), the nonilluminated eye will also exhibit pupillary constriction (consensual response) due to neural connections between both eyes and the brain. This demonstrates the consensual response component of the pupillary light reflex.
What does the ciliospinal reflex do to the pupil of the eye?
The pupil dilates when stimulated by the pinching on the nape of the neck.
What part of brain controls pupil dilation?
Edinger-Westphal nucleus of the brainstem controls the pupil reflex. An ER doctor who looks at the response to a pen light is checking on brain stem activity.
Is a pupil autonomic reflex?
yes
Is the pupillary light reflex autonomic and somatic?
Yes, the pupillary light reflex is mediated by both autonomic and somatic nervous systems. The autonomic nervous system controls the constriction of the pupil in response to light, while the somatic nervous system controls the movement of the muscles that dilate and constrict the pupil.
What is the consensual reflex of the pupil?
The consensual reflex of the pupil is the simultaneous constriction of the pupil in both eyes when light is shone into one eye. This reflex is controlled by the autonomic nervous system to regulate the amount of light entering the eye and protect the retina.
What is the term for the reflex that protects the eye from too much direct light that might damage the retina?
The term is "pupillary light reflex." This reflex causes the pupil to constrict in response to a bright light stimulus, which helps protect the retina from excessive light exposure.
