Morphine induced constipation involves the following
mechanisms except:
A. Increase in tone and decrease in propulsive
activity of intestinal muscles
B. Antivagal action
C. Spasm of gastrointestinal sphincters
D. Reduction of gastrointestinal secretions

1 Answer

Answer :

B. Antivagal action

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