Which of the following is a sign of deep anaesthesia: A. Appearance of tears in eyes B. Resistance to passive inflation of lungs C. Fall in blood pressure D. Patient makes swallowing movements

Which of the following is a sign of deep anaesthesia:
A. Appearance of tears in eyes
B. Resistance to passive inflation of lungs
C. Fall in blood pressure
D. Patient makes swallowing movements
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C. Fall in blood pressure
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