In the eye, atropine induces mydriasis by blocking contraction of the circular pupillary sphincter muscle, which is normally stimulated by acetylcholine release, thereby allowing the radial iris dilator muscle to contract and dilate the pupil. https://www.instagram.com/p/CWly5IAsYCT/?utm_medium=copy_link
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