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Question
The contraction of pupil of the eye in the presence of bright light is an example of :
(a) Voluntary reflex
(b) Spinal reflex
(c) Cerebral reflex
(d) Adrenal reflex
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Solution
(c) cerebral reflex
The contraction of the pupil of the eye in the presence of a bright light is an example of cerebral reflex. A reflex action that involves the brain is called cerebral reflex. It is found in the organs present in the head that are directly connected to the brain.
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