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DrZoydburger Has Discovered a Toxin Produced in the Venom of a Poisonous

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Dr.Zoydburger has discovered a toxin produced in the venom of a poisonous marine invertebrate.Tests on lab mammals indicate that this toxin prevents sodium channel inactivation.How would this affect the action potentials produced in the neurons of a poisoned mammal?


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Substantial Energy

A significant amount of power or force, often required for performing demanding physical or chemical processes.

Cellular Respiration

The process by which cells break down glucose and other molecules to produce energy in the form of ATP.

Free Energy

The portion of a system's energy that can perform work when temperature and pressure are uniform throughout the system.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells, crucial for nearly all biological processes.

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