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Does anxiety cause changes in pupil size?
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It can: The diameter of the pupil tends to enlarge in response to fear. In fact some scientists are using technology to measure pupillary response in studies of fear. The pupils will also change diameter in response to changes in the body, such as the introduction of various drugs.
Answered 5/12/2016
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