Multiple Choice
Casey was bitten by a cobra he accidentally disturbed while on a trip to India.He immediately required treatment for difficulty breathing because cobra venom
A) stimulates nicotinic receptors,interfering with the ability of acetylcholine (ACh) to activate muscles required for breathing.
B) magnifies the activity of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) ,reducing the amount of acetylcholine (ACh) available to activate the muscles required for breathing.
C) blocks the release of acetylcholine (ACh) ,interfering with its ability to activate muscles required for breathing.
D) blocks nicotinic receptors,interfering with the ability of acetylcholine (ACh) to activate muscles required for breathing.
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