Ablation of the stellate ganglion cuases:
a. dilatation of the ipsilateral pupil
b. vasodilatation of the ipsilateral arm
c. posteral hypotension
d. loss of consensual light reflex

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Answer :

vasodilatation of the ipsilateral arm

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