Another Toxin That Also Blocks Neurotransmitter Release Is Tetanus Toxin;

question 12

Multiple Choice

Another toxin that also blocks neurotransmitter release is tetanus toxin; however,it primarily affects inhibitory interneurons of the spinal cord that negatively regulate motor neurons.Which would be symptoms of tetanus toxin poisoning?

• A)flaccid paralysis
• B)spastic paralysis
• C)slowed action potential conduction
• D)pupil dilation

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