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Karan was standing on a high stool and cleaning the ceiling fan.
He suddenly loses balance and sustains a head injury. An examination reveals that his pupils have lost the capacity to constrict in bright light. Which structure has been damaged?
Karan was standing on a high stool and cleaning the ceiling fan.
He suddenly loses balance and sustains a head injury. An examination reveals that his pupils have lost the capacity to constrict in bright light. Which structure has been damaged?
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The medulla oblongata plays a crucial role in regulating autonomic functions like pupil constriction and dilation. Damage to this area can impair these reflexes.
Updated On: Mar 15, 2026
- Suspensory ligaments
- Medulla oblongata
- Eye lens
- Eye lid
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The Correct Option is B
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