Toxin examples Flashcards
1
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Outline the action of Tetrodotoxin
A
Blocks Na+ - preventing action potential
2
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Outline the action of Curare Toxin
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Acetylcholine receptor antagonist - prevents end-plate potential
3
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Outline the action of Joro Spider Toxin
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Blocks Ca+ - stopping vesicle fusion with presynaptic neurone membrane
4
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Outline the action of Botulinum Toxin
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Blocks release of machinery of transmitter
5
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Outline the action of ANTI-ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE (YOU INSUFFERABLE DIVAS)
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Blocks Ach reuptake - increases NMJ transmission