Pupillary response Pupillary response Pupillary response is a physiological response that varies the size of the pupil, via the optic and oculomotor cranial nerve. A constriction response (miosis), is the narrowing of the pupil, which may be caused by scleral buckles or drugs such as opiates/opioids or anti hypertension medications. Constriction of the pupil occurs when the circular muscle, controlled by the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS), contracts. A dilation response (mydriasis), is the widening of the pupil and may be caused by adrenaline, anticholinergic agents or drugs such as MDMA, cocaine, amphetamines and some hallucinogenics. Dilation of the pupil occurs when the
The Widening Gyre (album) a fantastic collection of traditional Gaelic songs mixed in with Irish jam regulars. The band is joined by many special guests in this collection of upbeat lively jam tunes as well as slower songs sung by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh. [...] This CD is a great mixture of what you would expect from a traditional Irish band combined with American influences." In the May–June 2015 issue of (French magazine) Trad' Mag, folk critic Philippe Cousin awarded "The Widening Gyre" full marks (giving the album a "Bravo!!!" award), stating: "If Donegal is still part of it here, bluegrass colours dot here and