The Nerve Gas Sarin Kills by Blocking Acetylcholinesterase, an Enzyme

question 90

Multiple Choice

The nerve gas Sarin kills by blocking acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that degrades acetylcholine.What effect does this have?

• A)ACh breakdown stops.
• B)It results in paralysis of skeletal muscles, confusion, and slurred speech.
• C)Signals for breathing may be disrupted.
• D)ACh breakdown stops, and signals for breathing may be disrupted.
• E)ACh breakdown stops; paralysis of skeletal muscles, confusion, headache, and possibly death