Which physiological effect is commonly produced by parasympathomimetic drugs?
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Correct answer: Pupillary constriction
Parasympathomimetics stimulate muscarinic receptors in the eye. This causes contraction of the sphincter pupillae muscle, resulting in pupil constriction (miosis).
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