Direct light reflex of the pupil is absent in:
a. lesion of the ipsilateral ciliary ganglion.
b. transaction of the ipsilateral optic nerve.
c. bilateral occipital lobe lesion.
d. topical application of phenylepherine.

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lesion of the ipsilateral ciliary ganglion.

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