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Anatomy and Physiology I

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The iris is the colored part of the eye that surrounds the pupil and controls the amount of light entering the eye by adjusting the size of the pupil. It is composed of muscular fibers that constrict or dilate to regulate light intake, aiding in visual perception.

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