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When a light is shone into one eye what happens to the pupil of the other eye?
DappybutHappy
The eyes constrict, not dilate, when a light is shone into the eye...this is a multi-arc process going through the parasympathetic nervous system and the EW nucleus.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoWhen a light is shinned into one eye, the pupil of the other eye will not change. The only change that will happen is to the eye that has the light in it, the pupil will get smaller.
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What is the state of the pupil before light was shone into it?
usually the state of the pupil is determined by the
The part of the eye which decreases in size when a bright light is shone into the eye?
The pupil decreases in size to lessen the amount of light allowed in, so as to prevent damage.
Why does the pupil get smaller when a bright light is shone in the eye?
Our pupils adjust to absorb enough light to see, but not so much that it damages our eyes. So when a bright light is shined in the eye, the pupil closes so that the eye isn't damaged. That's why doctors make you wear sunglasses after they dilate your eyes.
My pupils have hippus When shone in light they contract then get a tiny bigger than contract but they only get a tiny bit bigger What can this be caused by?
it can be present in young adults simply because they have elevated or higher levels of epinephrine in their blood
Example of reflex action?
reacting when someone flashes his or her hand to your face that includes blinking-------------------------------------------------------A reflex action is a sudden reaction to a stimuli (a change in the environment) & often acts to protect you.Some are controlled by the brain (cranial reflexes) such as when you blink as dust lands in your eye, or your pupil gets smaller as light is shone in your eye.Some reflexes are controlled by the spinal cord (spinal reflexes) such as when you touch a hot object or stand on a pin.Some reflexes can have learnt responses so they are calledconditioned reflexes. These reflexes occur without you even thinking about them e.g. walking & producing saliva when you smell food.
What is the state of the pupil before light was shone into it?
usually the state of the pupil is determined by the
How do you experiment what happens when light is shone on other objects?
By shining light on other objects.
What happens when a red light is shone in a prism?
I don't know
What happens when bright light is suddenly shone into the eyes?
Your mother.
What is happens when light is shone into a glass?
the answer is that i dont know you fool
The part of the eye which decreases in size when a bright light is shone into the eye?
The pupil decreases in size to lessen the amount of light allowed in, so as to prevent damage.
What happens if you shine a light into a mirror?
the light reflects back at you in the direction you shone the ray at
What happens when light is shone into a glass block?
the answer is that i dont know you fool
What happens when a ray of light is shone into a prism?
The various frequencies are separated.
What is the medical term for contraction of the pupil?
The phrase that means that someone's pupils contract when a bright light is shone into their eyes is "pupils reactive" ... they react to the light. If they don't react to the light, they'd be described as "pupils fixed and dilated."
What happens to light ray when it is shone on the mirror?
It travels to the magical land of the fairies
How do you spell the past tense of shone?
shone is the past tense of shine.The light shines in my window.The light shone on my bed.
