In the Visual System, Activation of the Parasympathetic Nervous System

question 37

Multiple Choice

In the visual system, activation of the parasympathetic nervous system causes which of the following?

• A) pupillary constriction and an increase in the refractive power of the lens
• B) pupillary constriction and a decrease in the refractive power of the lens
• C) pupillary dilation and an increase in the refractive power of the lens
• D) pupillary dilation and a decrease in the refractive power of the lens
• E) pupillary dilation and no effect on the refractive power of the lens

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