Biology GCSE
pupillary reflex
What pupillary reflex means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of pupillary reflex
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Circular and radial antagonistic smooth muscles in the iris alter pupil diameter to regulate light entry during the pupillary reflex.
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