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bio 210-11 chp 9.3
muscles deseases cond etc
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| polio | viral;Sx:attacks motor neurons, fever, headache stuffened back and paralysis Tx: vaccination. |
| botulism | bacterial infection;Sx:vomiting, diarrhea, headache dizziness. Tx:anitoxin; bateria blocks ACh receptors causing flaccid paralysis |
| tetanus | Bacterial infection Sx: lockjaw stiffing of muscles Tx: antitoxin; bacteria blocks ACh release preventing release of mucles. |
| Myasthenia Gravis | auto immune Sx: weakness fatigue Tx: drugs inhibiting ACh-ase, removal of Thryoid gland, immunosuppressant drugs. |
| effects of nerve gas | chemical Sx: weakness fatigue Tx: drugs that inhibit ACh-ase, keeping nerotransmitters around longer; chemical blocks or destroys ACh receptors |