Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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Chapter 15 - Section 15.3 - Figure 15.9 - Dual Innervation of the Iris - Page 571: 2

Answer

Fig 15.9:2 If a person is fearful because of some threat, the flight or fight response would be triggered.

Work Step by Step

This would involve release of adrenergic neurotransmitters from sympathetic nerves from the superior cervical ganglion to the dilator muscles of the iris. This would reflexly cause the pupil to dilate as the pupillae dilator muscles contract.
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