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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Answer :

(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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