Neuromodulation - Strychnine Example

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Case description

An example of neuromodulation in strychnine poisoning as strychnine blocks inhibitory postsynaptic potentials allowing too many action potential to be passed on to the post synaptic neuron, causing tetany.

tags: action potential neuromodulation

related terms: poison, strychnine, blockage, inhibitors, tetany, postsynaptic potential


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