A doctor places drops in the eyes to dilate the pupils for an examination. The type of drug that is used is a(n) ________ drug.
1. sympathomimetic
2. parasympathomimetic
3. adrenergic activating
4. cholinergic activating
A) 1, 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 1, 3
E) 2, 4

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Drugs that dilate the pupils (mydriatics) often mimic the action of the sympathetic nervous system or directly stimulate adrenergic receptors, making them sympathomimetic and adrenergic activating.

A Doctor Places Drops in the Eyes to Dilate the Pupils