Chapter 12, Problem 3CSL

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The certain type of channel which is impaired by neurotoxins.

Concept introduction:

The neurotoxin is a type of toxin which affects the nervous tissues. Neurotoxin belongs to the class of exogenous chemical that adversely affects the functioning and structure of the nervous system. It will affect the functioning of both mature and developing nervous system. This neurotoxin prevents the depolarization stage of an action potential.