You Accidentally Consume Botulinum Toxin by Eating a Contaminated Can

question 28

Multiple Choice

You accidentally consume botulinum toxin by eating a contaminated can of sausages.What do you predict will be the most harmful physiological effect?

• A)slowed action potential conduction
• B)respiratory failure due to spastic paralysis (constant muscle contraction)
• C)respiratory failure due to flaccid paralysis (relaxed muscles)
• D)pupil dilation

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