In bright sunlight, the diameter of the pupil ________ due to contraction of the ________.

A. increases; dilator pupillae
B. decreases; ciliary muscles
C. decreases; suspensory ligaments
D. decreases; sphincter pupillae
E. increases; ciliary ring


Answer: D

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