Chapter 39.2, Problem 1TC

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The method how poison acts to disrupt the nerve function.

Introduction:

In an experiment, neurons are bathed in a solution containing nerve poison. The presynaptic neuron gets stimulated and produces an action potential, but it does not result in post synaptic potential in the postsynaptic neuron. When an individual adds neurotransmitter to the synapse, then also the postsynaptic neurons do not produce post synaptic potential.