Which sympathetic effect is mediated by the Alpha-1 receptor in the eye?
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Correct answer: Mydriasis (pupil dilation)
Alpha-1 receptors are located on the radial (dilator) muscle of the iris. Stimulation causes contraction of this muscle, leading to mydriasis. Unlike anticholinergic drugs, sympathomimetics do not typically cause cycloplegia.
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