Which organ system primarily determines the direction of effect seen with ganglionic blockers?
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Correct answer: The organ with dominant autonomic tone
The effect of ganglionic blockade depends on which branch of the autonomic system predominates at a given organ. Blocking the dominant tone determines the observed physiological response.
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