(a)
To determine: The reason for the constriction of the pupil of both eyes when light is shone in only one.
Introduction: The constriction of the pupil occurs due to the contraction of the circular muscles of the eye. The parasympathetic nervous system controls the circular muscles of the eye.
(b)
To determine: The conclusion that can be drawn regarding the efferent and afferent path of the eye when constriction of pupil occurs only in the right eye if the light is shone to the left eye.
Introduction: The afferent neurons are the sensory neurons which carry the impulses or signals from the stimuli to the central nervous system. The efferent neurons are the motors neuron which carries the signals from the central nervous system to the muscles to cause a movement.
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