Summary
This paper reviews the changes in pupil area in response to light in all classes of vertebrate and cephalopods, discussing the speed and extent of these responses, the neuromuscular pathways underlying light-evoked pupil constriction, and the functions of changes in pupil area.
Categories
Eye health: The paper discusses the changes in pupil area in response to light, the neuromuscular pathways underlying light-evoked pupil constriction, and the functions of changes in pupil area, all of which are relevant to eye health.
Education and learning: The paper provides a comprehensive review of the pupillary light responses of animals, contributing to the body of knowledge in this area.
Author(s)
RH Douglas
Publication Year
2018
Number of Citations
49
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