____ are organophosphate compounds that attack the nervous system by impairing nerve impulse transmission through inhibition of acetylcholinesterase and preventing the re-uptake of excess acetylcholine.

A. Pulmonary agents
B. Vesicants
C. Nerve agents
D. Irritants


Answer: C

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