Term Name: | pupillary light reflex |
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Synonyms: | pupillary reflex |
Definition: | A reflex that controls the diameter of the pupil, in response to the intensity (luminance) of light that falls on the retina of the eye, thereby assisting in adaptation to various levels of darkness and light, in addition to retinal sensitivity. |
Ontology: | Behavior Ontology [NBO:0000412] |