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What is the mechanism of action of curare-like drugs?
What is the mechanism of action of curare-like drugs?
- Enhancing the release of inhibitory neurotransmitters
- Inhibiting the production of acetylcholine
- Stimulating muscle contraction
- Blocking nicotinic ACh receptors on the postsynaptic membrane (correct)
How does Clostridium Tetani toxin lead to muscle spasms in tetanus?
How does Clostridium Tetani toxin lead to muscle spasms in tetanus?
- Stimulates the release of excitatory neurotransmitters in the brain
- Increases the production of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction
- Inhibits the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscles
- Blocks the release of inhibitory neurotransmitters in the spinal cord (correct)
What is the effect of curare-like drugs on muscle function?
What is the effect of curare-like drugs on muscle function?
- Promotes muscle growth
- Increases muscle flexibility
- Induces muscle paralysis (correct)
- Reduces muscle sensitivity to pain
What is the source of tetanus toxin?
What is the source of tetanus toxin?
What is a characteristic feature of tetanus?
What is a characteristic feature of tetanus?
What preventive measure is crucial for tetanus?
What preventive measure is crucial for tetanus?
What is the pathophysiology of tetanus toxin action?
What is the pathophysiology of tetanus toxin action?
What is the effect of curare-like drugs during surgical procedures?
What is the effect of curare-like drugs during surgical procedures?
What is the primary pathophysiological mechanism in Myasthenia Gravis (MG)?
What is the primary pathophysiological mechanism in Myasthenia Gravis (MG)?
What is the main effect of Botulinum Toxin on neuromuscular transmission?
What is the main effect of Botulinum Toxin on neuromuscular transmission?
What is the consequence of reduced effective density of acetylcholine receptors in MG?
What is the consequence of reduced effective density of acetylcholine receptors in MG?
Which muscles are particularly affected in Myasthenia Gravis?
Which muscles are particularly affected in Myasthenia Gravis?
What is the source of Botulinum Toxin?
What is the source of Botulinum Toxin?
How does Botulinum Toxin cause muscle paralysis?
How does Botulinum Toxin cause muscle paralysis?
