A farm worker exposed to organophosphate pesticides shows muscle tremors and spasms due to inhibited acetylcholinesterase. What is the direct physiological result?
Q1. A farm worker exposed to organophosphate pesticides shows muscle tremors and spasms due to inhibited acetylcholinesterase. What is the direct physiological result?
Answer: Continuous stimulation of the post-synaptic membrane
Explanation: Acetylcholinesterase breaks down acetylcholine; its inhibition leads to continuous stimulation. Acetylcholine synthesis is incorrect as the neurotransmitter is already present.