6 Questions
How does hypercalcemia affect membrane excitability at the neuromuscular junction (NMJ)?
Inhibits membrane excitability
Which of the following drugs inhibits membrane excitability at the NMJ by blocking nicotinic receptors on the motor end plate?
D-tubocurarine
How does hypoxia affect membrane excitability at the NMJ?
Inhibits membrane excitability
Which drug increases membrane excitability at the NMJ by blocking the acetylcholine transporter protein on the vesicle?
Vesamicol
What is the effect of anti-cholinesterase drugs like physostigmine on membrane excitability at the NMJ?
Increases membrane excitability
Which toxin inhibits membrane excitability at the NMJ by continuous stimulation of EPP leading to decreased responsiveness of voltage-gated Na channels?
Tubocurarine
Learn about the various factors that can affect the Neuromuscular Junction (NMJ), including calcium levels, hypoxia, and different drugs that influence membrane excitability.
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