What is the name of the circular aperture through which light enters the eye ?

Iris

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Pupil

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Cornea

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Optic Nerve

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The correct option is B Pupil
Correct answer ( B )
The circular aperture through which light enters the eye is known as the pupil. It is the black circle in the center of the iris when the light reaches the tissues at the back of the eye, it is absorbed making the pupil look black. The pupil controls the amount of light that enters the eye.

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