On a bright, sunny day, Manny leaves a dimly-lit movie theater and goes out into the street. The _____ in his eyes adjust to the sudden increase in light.

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The pupils are responsible for regulating the amount of light entering the eye, and will dilate or constrict accordingly. In the given scenario, they will constrict to adjust to the sudden increase in light. The ganglion cells and optic nerves are responsible for transmitting signals from the eye to the brain, while the fovea is a small area in the retina responsible for sharp, detailed central vision.

On a Bright, Sunny Day, Manny Leaves a Dimly-Lit Movie