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Atropine is a drug that causes relaxation of the smooth muscle of the digestive tract, a dry mouth sensation, and dilated pupils. Therefore, atropine is a(n)____ drug and mimics the effect of the ____ nervous system. 

(a) Adrenergic, parasympathetic

(b) Adrenergic, sympathetic

(c) Cholinergic, parasympathetic 

(d) Cholinergic, sympathetic

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Correct option: (b) Adrenergic, sympathetic

Explanation:

A drug that causes inhibition of peristaltic movement of the digestive tract, a dry mouth feeling, and dilation of the pupils mimics the effects of the sympathetic division of the ANS. Thus, its effects are similar to those caused by release of norepinephrine (noradrenaline) from sympathetic postganglionic fibers.

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