toxins for test 2 pys 315

Local anesthetic

blocks the increase in membrane permeability to Na during AP

nicotine

acts as an agonist for Ach; stimulant of skeletal and autonomic systems; 1 cigarette effects last ~1hr; in rat poison

venom of black widow spider

agonist that facilitates Ach release; dumping of Ach overexcites the muscles leading to spasms

Rohtpnol

depressant of the CNS; fast acting; mentally and physically

Insecticides

deactivation of Ach-esterase; potent Ach effect leads to muscle spasms