Constriction of the Right Pupil Caused by Light in the Left

Question

Constriction of the right pupil caused by light in the left eye is called the
A) Pupillary light reflex
B) Consensual pupillary light reflex
C) Edinger-W estphal reflex
D) Accommodation reflex
E) Bright light reflex

Accepted Answer

The consensual pupillary light reflex refers to the constriction of the pupil in the eye opposite to the one exposed to light. This reflex demonstrates the neural connections between the eyes and the brain, ensuring that both pupils constrict together even if only one eye is stimulated by light.