Which physiological response is expected after ganglionic blockade in the eye?
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Correct answer: Mydriasis
Parasympathetic tone normally causes pupil constriction. When ganglionic blockers inhibit parasympathetic signaling, the pupil dilates, resulting in mydriasis.
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