What Happens to the Pupils When Light Intensity Decreases

question 119

Multiple Choice

What happens to the pupils when light intensity decreases?

• A)the pupils constrict to let in more light
• B)the pupils dilate to let in more light
• C)the pupils constrict to let in less light
• D)the pupils dilate to let in less light
• E)the pupils reflect more light onto the lens

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