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The size of pupil is controlled by the...

The size of pupil is controlled by the

A

ciliary muscles

B

suspensory ligaments

C

cornea

D

iris muscles

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The size of pupil is controlled by two types of muscles of iris, circular muscles and radial muscles.Radial muscles contract in dim light and circular muscles contract in bright light.
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