Asked by Tanner Marshall on May 12, 2024
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Contraction of the inferior rectus muscle directs the pupil to look ________.
A) up
B) obliquely
C) to the side
D) to the nose
E) down
Inferior Rectus
A muscle in the eye that contributes to downward gaze or moving the eye downward.
Directs Pupil
This function, usually involving the iris muscles, regulates the amount of light entering the eye by adjusting the size of the pupil.
- Identify particular muscles by analyzing their actions or outlined descriptions.
Verified Answer
MG
Mallory GrosvenorMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The inferior rectus muscle is responsible for moving the eye downward, so when it contracts, the pupil is directed to look down.
Learning Objectives
- Identify particular muscles by analyzing their actions or outlined descriptions.