Drugs that cause paralysis of ciliary muscles, resulting in papillary dilation, are known as:

A) cholinergics
B) spasmodics
C) muscarinics
D) cycloplegics (anticholinergic agents)

D) cycloplegics (anticholinergic agents)
Cycloplegic drugs (anticholinergic agents) cause paralysis of ciliary muscles, resulting in papillary dilation. They are used for eye examinations and before eye surgery.

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