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Which mechanism is shared by DDT and permethrin in disrupting neuromuscular functioning?
Which mechanism is shared by DDT and permethrin in disrupting neuromuscular functioning?
- Blocking neurotransmitter release
- Enhancing the breakdown of acetylcholine
- Inhibiting acetylcholinesterase activity
- Causing Na+ ion channels to open (correct)
What is the consequence of inhibiting acetylcholinesterase activity, as described for carbamates?
What is the consequence of inhibiting acetylcholinesterase activity, as described for carbamates?
- Increased neurotransmitter production
- Continuous stimulation of cells (correct)
- Enhanced muscle relaxation
- Reduced nerve cell sensitivity
How do DDT and permethrin differ from carbamates in disrupting neuromuscular functioning?
How do DDT and permethrin differ from carbamates in disrupting neuromuscular functioning?
- By increasing neurotransmitter breakdown
- By enhancing enzyme activity
- By blocking nerve impulses
- By inhibiting ion channels (correct)
What effect does continuous stimulation of cells, caused by carbamates, have on the neuromuscular system?
What effect does continuous stimulation of cells, caused by carbamates, have on the neuromuscular system?
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Why can a high dose of carbamates lead to fatal convulsions?
Why can a high dose of carbamates lead to fatal convulsions?
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