The nerve gas Sarin kills by blocking
acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that degrades
acetylcholine. What effect does this have?
a. ACh breakdown stops.
b. It results in paralysis of skeletal muscles,
confusion, and slurred speech.
c. Signals for breathing may be disrupted.
d. ACh breakdown stops, and signals for breathing
may be disrupted.
e. ACh breakdown stops; paralysis of skeletal
muscles, confusion, headache, and possibly
death
Answer: e
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