O Levels Biology (5090)•5090/12/O/N/23

Explanation
Pupil response to light and dark
Steps:
- In darkness, pupils dilate to maximize light intake.
- When light turns on at 5 seconds, pupils constrict rapidly to reduce light entry.
- Light stays on for 5 seconds, maintaining constriction.
- When light turns off at 10 seconds, pupils dilate gradually back to original size.
Why A is correct:
- Graph A depicts initial large diameter, quick constriction at 5s, and slow dilation starting at 10s, matching the pupillary light reflex.
Why the others are wrong:
- B shows no initial dilation, ignoring dark adaptation.
- C depicts slow constriction and fast dilation, reversing actual response rates.
- D has immediate changes without timing alignment to light events.
Final answer: A
Topic: Mammalian sense organs
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