What does parasympathetic nervous system blockade cause? (Select all that apply.)
A) Decrease in heart rate
B) Decrease in urinary bladder tone
C) Increase in heart rate
D) Pupil constriction
E) Decrease in gastrointestinal (GI) activity
B, C, E
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Parasympathetic nervous system blockade causes an increase in heart rate, decrease in GI activity, decrease in urinary bladder tone and function, and pupil dilation and cycloplegia.
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