The Circular Muscle of the Iris

question 135

Multiple Choice

The circular muscle of the iris

• A) contracts in response to bright light to produce pupillary constriction.
• B) is innervated by the parasympathetic nervous system.
• C) contracts to slacken the suspensory ligaments and increase the strength of the lens during accommodation.
• D) both (a) and (b) above.
• E) all of these answers.

Grasp Albert Bandura's concept of reciprocal determinism and its importance in understanding human behavior.

Understand the criticisms of Freud's theories by Jung and Adler, emphasizing the role of sexuality, the unconscious, and individual psychology.

Recognize the importance of observational learning and modeling in the acquisition of behaviors according to social cognitive theory.

Describe the humanistic approach to personality, focusing on individual freedom, growth potential, and self-efficacy.

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Definitions:

Androgens

Male sex hormones such as testosterone that regulate the development of male characteristics.

Estrogens

A group of steroid hormones that play a major role in the regulation of the female reproductive system and the development of female secondary sex characteristics.

Follicle Stimulating Hormone

A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that promotes the formation of ova or sperm.

Granulosa Cells

Specialized cells found within the ovary that are involved in the development of the oocyte and the production of estrogen.