Which of the following chemical agents binds to acetylcholinestrase inhibiting the breakdown of acetylcholine at autonomic nervous system synapses?
a. Chlorine
b. Sarin
c. Phosgene
d. Gamma radiation
b
Rationale: a. Chlorine is a chocking agent which causes pulmonary destruction.
b. Correct. Sarin is an organophosphate that interacts with acetylcholinestrase.
c. Phosgene is a chocking agent which causes pulmonary destruction.
d. Gamma radiation is a radiological agent. Its effects are widespread.
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