4 Questions
Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is a neurotoxin because
it blocks the ion channels that control action potential generation
When curare blocks the action of a neurotransmitter by occupying its receptor sites it is acting as
an antagonist
Which of the following neurotransmitters has been implicated in both Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia?
dopamine
Mary failed the knee jerk reflex test – this failure may indicate problems in:
neural pathways in the spinal cord
Test your knowledge on the deadly Tetrodotoxin (TTX) in this quiz! Learn why this neurotoxin is so dangerous and how it affects the body. Discover the key characteristics of TTX and why it is found in certain marine animals. Challenge yourself with this quiz and uncover the secrets of Tetrodotoxin.
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