Philip Was Bitten by a Black Widow Spider

question 150

Multiple Choice

 Philip was bitten by a black widow spider. It is possible that if exposed to enough, the venom will

• A) cause paralysis by preventing GABA release.
• B) cause paralysis by blocking postsynaptic receptors.
• C) interfere with glutamate synthesis.
• D) produce convulsions by overstimulating ACh release.

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