QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
This is correct. Saliva is formed from parasympathetic stimulation from the chorda lingual nerve. Atropine blocks the muscarinic receptors in the salivary glands resulting in reduced saliva production. It does not affect blood flow.
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a
Reduces secretions, no effect on blood flow
QuestionChoice
This is incorrect. Atropine blocks the muscarinic receptors in the salivary glands resulting in reduced saliva production. It does not affect blood flow.
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e
No effect on secretions, reduces blood flow
QuestionChoice
This is incorrect. Atropine blocks the muscarinic receptors in the salivary glands resulting in reduced saliva production. It does not affect blood flow.
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d
Increases secretions and reduces blood flow
QuestionChoice
This is incorrect. Atropine blocks the muscarinic receptors in the salivary glands resulting in reduced saliva production. It does not affect blood flow.
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b
No effect on secretions or blood flow
QuestionChoice
This is incorrect. Atropine blocks the muscarinic receptors in the salivary glands resulting in reduced saliva production. It does not affect blood flow.
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c
Reduces secretions and reduces blood flow
Concept
Chapter
2693
3805
Saliva
Topic
149
Gastro-intestinal physiology
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A 78 year old woman is brought to the emergency department with bradycardia. She is given a dose of atropine.

Which of the following best describes the effect of atropine on salivary secretion and blood flow?
a