Pyrethroid Insecticides Prevent the Voltage-Gated Sodium Channels of Insects from Inactivating

question 52

Multiple Choice

Pyrethroid insecticides prevent the voltage-gated sodium channels of insects from inactivating. Neurons that were exposed to pyrethroids would ________.

• A) become hyperpolarized during an action potential
• B) not repolarize during an action potential
• C) not be able to open potassium channels
• D) not release neurotransmitter molecules

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