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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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Please help me, idk if my answer is correct and I am trying to use this to study!!

Sadly, there are accidental deaths every year because of exposure to
organophosphate insecticides. There isn't a way to give people supplemental
acetylcholinesterase (either by tablet or injection), so you have been hired to design
a drug that would counteract organophosphates. Describe the mechanism that a
drug could use in order to save the life of someone who has been exposed to
organophosphates. (3 sentences max)
Edit View Insert Format Tools Table
12pt
Paragraph v
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Organophosphate poisoning is common type of food poisoning due to organophosphates (OPs). Organophosphates are majorly used as insecticides, medications, and nerve agents. So in today's world where insecticides are used so frequently, organophosphate poisoning is common.

Symptoms include increased saliva and tear production, diarrhea, vomiting, small pupils, sweating, muscle tremors, and confusion.