science for medicine Flashcards
1
Q
tetrodotoxin
A
inhibits sodium channels preventing an action potential
2
Q
botulinum toxin
A
inhibits proteins involved in exocytosis preventing release of neurotransmitters resulting in paralysis
3
Q
antiacetylcholinase
A
inhibits acetylcholinase which breaks down acetylcholine, meaning the muscles continue to keep firing action potentials causing spams, nerve gas.
4
Q
curare
A
blocks Ach receptors preventing end plate potential
5
Q
A alpha
A
motor neurone and proprioception (knowledge of movement
6
Q
A beta
A
sensory, pressure, touch
7
Q
A gamma
A
motorneurones of muscle spindle fibres
8
Q
A delta
A
cold and fast pain, touch
9
Q
B nerve fibres
A
preganglionic autonomic fibres
10
Q
C nerve fibres
A
heat and slow pain
