Ingestion of a parasympathomimetic agent, such as pilocarpine, can cause all of the following except
A) sweating.
B) pupillary dilation.
C) salivation.
D) diarrhea.

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Ingestion of a parasympathomimetic agent like pilocarpine would cause activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to increased secretion of sweat and saliva, as well as increased gut motility leading to diarrhea. However, pupillary constriction (not dilation) is a parasympathetic response and would be expected in this scenario.

Ingestion of a Parasympathomimetic Agent, Such as Pilocarpine, Can Cause