Ganglionic Blockers · Pharmacology

Which physiological effect is expected after administration of ganglionic blockers?

  1. Increased parasympathetic tone throughout the body
  2. Blockade of both sympathetic and parasympathetic activity
  3. Selective blockade of sympathetic ganglionic transmission
  4. Selective blockade of parasympathetic ganglionic transmission
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Correct answer: Blockade of both sympathetic and parasympathetic activity

Ganglionic blockers inhibit transmission in all autonomic ganglia. As a result, both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system functions are suppressed.

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