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  2. Iris sphincter muscle - Wikipedia

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    The iris sphincter muscle (pupillary sphincter, pupillary constrictor, circular muscle of iris, circular fibers) is a muscle in the part of the eye called the iris.It encircles the pupil of the iris, appropriate to its function as a constrictor of the pupil.

  3. Iris (anatomy) - Wikipedia

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    The iris consists of two layers: the front pigmented fibrovascular layer known as a stroma and, behind the stroma, pigmented epithelial cells.. The stroma is connected to a sphincter muscle (sphincter pupillae), which contracts the pupil in a circular motion, and a set of dilator muscles (dilator pupillae), which pull the iris radially to enlarge the pupil, pulling it in folds.

  4. Ciliary muscle - Wikipedia

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    The ciliary muscle is an intrinsic muscle of the eye formed as a ring of smooth muscle [3] [4] in the eye's middle layer, the uvea (vascular layer). It controls accommodation for viewing objects at varying distances and regulates the flow of aqueous humor into Schlemm's canal .

  5. Intraocular muscles - Wikipedia

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    The pupillary sphincter muscle and pupillary dilator muscle control the iris to adjust the size of the pupil to adjust how much light enters into the eye. The pupillary dilator muscle increases the pupillary diameter and it is arranged radially, but the pupillary sphincter muscle is responsible for the constriction of the pupil's diameter and ...

  6. Stroma of iris - Wikipedia

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    Structure of the iris and surrounding parts showing the stroma of iris (stroma iridis). The stroma connects to a sphincter muscle ( sphincter pupillae ), which contracts the pupil in a circular motion, and a set of dilator muscles ( dilator pupillae ) which pull the iris radially to enlarge the pupil, pulling it in folds.

  7. 3 Daily Habits to Reduce Belly Fat, According to ... - AOL

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    These foods will help you boost fiber (and protein, which is found in whole grains). Gervacio suggests taking a similar approach to protein. "I suggest always including proteins in every meal or ...

  8. 9 high-protein fruits to help build muscle, lose weight - AOL

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    Eating fruit also comes with lots of benefits, including nutrients like vitamins A, C, E and D; potassium, magnesium, antioxidants, plant compounds and fiber. “That said, I consider the protein ...

  9. 100 Different Types of Diets - AOL

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    The basics: Use your hand as a measurement tool for how much to eat—two handfuls of vegetables; one handful of carbs, one handful of protein at each meal, plus one to three tablespoons of fat.