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The sphincter pupillae muscle is controlled by the parasympathetic fibers of the oculomotor nerve (cranial nerve III). Activation of these fibers causes constriction of the pupil (miosis).

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What nerve controls the pupil?

The pupil is primarily controlled by the oculomotor nerve (cranial nerve III). This nerve regulates the constriction and dilation of the pupil through its control of the sphincter pupillae and dilator pupillae muscles. Additionally, the autonomic nervous system, particularly the parasympathetic fibers of the oculomotor nerve, is responsible for pupil constriction, while sympathetic fibers control dilation.


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What is the composite sphincter muscle encircling each eye?

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What is the muscle that is in the iris that keeps light from the pupil called?

The muscle in the iris that controls the amount of light entering the pupil is called the sphincter pupillae. It constricts the pupil in bright light conditions to limit the amount of light that reaches the retina. This action is part of the pupillary light reflex, which helps protect the retina from excessive brightness. In contrast, the dilator pupillae muscle works to widen the pupil in low-light conditions.


Which sphincter would close in the person who was sunbathing?

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The intrinsic muscles of the eye are the dilator (radial), the sphincter pupillae (circular) constrictor muscle and the ciliary muscle. The iris contains the dilator pupillae and the constrictor pupillae with antagonist effects on the diameter of the pupil. The ciliary muscle is a smooth muscle that, when contracted relaxes the suspensory ligament of the lens. Contraction of this muscle is part of the accommodation reflex and under the control of parasympathetic fibers that travel with cranial nerve 3.


The sphincter muscle that controls access to the stomach from the esophagus is called?

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