Atropine Causes the Pupil of the Eye to Dilate by Blocking

question 27

Multiple Choice

Atropine causes the pupil of the eye to dilate by blocking the effect of muscarinic receptors.This means atropine is a(n)

• A)ganglionic blocking agent.
• B)beta-adrenergic blocking agent.
• C)alpha-adrenergic blocking agent.
• D)parasympathetic blocking agent.
• E)parasympathomimetic agents.

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