Principles of Human Physiology (6th Edition)
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The organ in the blowfish which contains concentrated tetrodotoxin. The working of tetrodotoxin.
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Tetrodotoxin is a neurotoxin with analgesic properties. It is a sodium channel blocker and is found in the organs of the blowfish (pufferfish). It can enter the human body by ingestion, inhalation, and injections. Mainly it is caused due to the consumption of pufferfish, as its organs contain high levels of tetrodotoxin.
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