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Nerve gas affects neuromuscular activity...

Nerve gas affects neuromuscular activity by

A

Blocking the acetylcholine receptor sites

B

Inhibiting the release of acetylcholine

C

Inhibiting acetylcholinesterase

D

Enhancing the release of acetylcholine

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C
Nerve gases are a class of phosphorus containing organic chemicals that disrupt the mechanism by which nerves transfer message to organs. The disruption is caused by blocking acetylcholinesterase enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of acetyl a neurotransmitter.
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