Sarin Gas Is a Type of Organophosphate

question 142

Multiple Choice

 Sarin gas is a type of organophosphate. It was released in a Tokyo subway in 1995 by a religious sect, killing 12 people. Organophosphates are dangerous because they

• A) prevent the reuptake of ACh, reducing the amount available for subsequent signaling.
• B) stimulate a larger than normal release of ACh, leading to convulsions and death.
• C) interfere with AChE, allowing ACh to overstimulate muscle fibers.
• D) occupy receptor sites for ACh, preventing further signaling and paralyzing muscles.

Distinguish between adverse selection and moral hazard in the context of economic transactions.

Identify mechanisms used to mitigate adverse selection and moral hazard in insurance markets and other scenarios.

Recognize the impact of government interventions, such as subsidies, on market behaviors and outcomes.

Comprehend how warranties and other signaling mechanisms can address information asymmetry in markets like used cars.

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