What Happens If an Insect Is Sprayed with a Common

question 45

Multiple Choice

What happens if an insect is sprayed with a common insecticide that destroys the ability of acetylcholinesterase to recycle acetylcholine?

• A)The lack of recycled acetylcholine brings cell metabolism to a halt.
• B)The insect loses control of body functions as nerve impulses flow continuously.
• C)This prevents the synapse from restoring its ability to "reset" itself for the next impulse.
• D)All of the above are correct.
• E)The synapse is prevented from restoring its ability to "reset" itself for the next impulse and the insect loses control of body functions as nerve impulses flow continuously.