Humita (from Quechua humint'a) is a Native American dish from pre-Hispanic times, and a traditional food in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru, although their origin is unclear. In Argentina, Chile, Ecuador and Peru they are known as humitas, in Bolivia as humintas, in Brazil as pamonha, and in Venezuela as hallaquitas. It consists of masa harina and corn, slowly steamed or boiled in a pot of water.
A greater intensity of light causes the pupil to constrict (miosis/myosis; thereby allowing less light in), whereas a lower intensity of light causes the pupil to dilate (mydriasis, expansion; thereby allowing more light in). Thus, the pupillary light reflex regulates the intensity of light entering the eye.
This is not positive news from an energy point of view, but itâs important to recognize because preference is related to satisfaction. The solution may not be to raise light levels with its associated energy cost but to influence perception of light levels based on brightness contrast. Higher contrast correlates to perception of a higher light level. The challenge is that too much light can be tiring to the eye (or, in extreme cases, glaring).