The Tetanus Toxin Tetanospasmin Blocks Release of the Neurotransmitter (GABA)that

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Essay

The tetanus toxin tetanospasmin blocks release of the neurotransmitter (GABA)that inhibits motor neurons and decreases muscle contraction.This causes persistence of the signal to contract and the resulting violent muscle contraction known as tetanic spasm.Compare the sustained contraction of muscle cells in rigor mortis with muscle contraction caused by the action of tetanospasmin on motor neurons.

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Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Costs associated with manufacturing that do not vary with the level of production, such as rent and salaries.

Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and actual volume of production, affecting the budgeted levels of costs or revenues.

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Direct Labor-Hours

A measure of the total hours worked by employees who are directly involved in the manufacturing or production process.