Vander's Human Physiology
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Author: Eric P. Widmaier Dr., Hershel Raff, Kevin T. Strang Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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To predict: The symptoms of strychnine poisoning.

Introduction: Strychnine poisoning is a fatal disorder to both humans and animals that are caused by direct inhalation or absorption through eyes or mouth. Death occurs due to rapid muscular spasm within 10-20 minutes after exposure that spreads from head throughout the body.

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Strychnine brings about shifting of the balance of the inputs to motor neurons that favor excitation of the interneurons and result in excessive excitation. Victims who are affected by strychnine poisoning usually experience excessive uncontrollable muscle contractions throughout the body. In some cases, respiratory system can also be affected, which results in asphyxiation. Most of the symptoms of strychnine poisoning are very similar to tetanus.

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