What Does Atropine Do to Muscles? The Effect on Smooth, Cardiac, and Skeletal Tissue
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By competitively blocking acetylcholine receptors, atropine has a profound relaxing effect on involuntary smooth muscles. This mechanism explains **what does atropine do to muscles**, impacting gastrointestinal motility, bronchial tone, and eye focusing while having a different effect on the heart and no direct action on skeletal muscle.
