5 Questions
Which mechanism is shared by DDT and permethrin in disrupting neuromuscular functioning?
Causing Na+ ion channels to open
What is the consequence of inhibiting acetylcholinesterase activity, as described for carbamates?
Continuous stimulation of cells
How do DDT and permethrin differ from carbamates in disrupting neuromuscular functioning?
By inhibiting ion channels
What effect does continuous stimulation of cells, caused by carbamates, have on the neuromuscular system?
Over-excitation
Why can a high dose of carbamates lead to fatal convulsions?
Resulting in continuous cell stimulation
Learn about how pesticides like DDT, permethrin, and carbamates disrupt neuromuscular functioning in insects, leading to their demise. Discover how these chemicals affect Na+ ion channels and the enzyme acetylcholinesterase.
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