Atropine, used to dilate pupils during eye exams, is derived from which poisonous plant?
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Correct answer: Belladonna
Atropine is an alkaloid extracted from Atropa belladonna, also known as Deadly Nightshade. It acts as an anticholinergic agent, blocking certain nerve impulses to relax the muscles in the eye.
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