After Ingesting a Poisonous Substance,Alex Experienced a Temporary Muscular Paralysis

question 142

Multiple Choice

After ingesting a poisonous substance,Alex experienced a temporary muscular paralysis.The poison most likely interfered with the normal functioning of the neurotransmitter

• A) serotonin.
• B) dopamine.
• C) acetylcholine.
• D) norepinephrine.

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Definitions:

Orchitis

Inflammation of one or both testicles, often caused by infections or viruses such as the mumps virus.

Scrotal Swelling

An abnormal enlargement of the scrotal sac, which may indicate various conditions, such as hydrocele, epididymitis, or inguinal hernia.

Testis

The male reproductive gland that produces sperm and testosterone, found in the scrotum.

Inguinal Ring

An anatomical structure in the groin area through which the spermatic cord (in men) and the round ligament of the uterus (in women) pass.