Discussion assignment 8
Organophosphates are chemicals commonly used for insecticides. These chemicals have toxic effects in humans due to their inhibitory action on acetylcholine esterase.
What effect would organophosphates have on the the somatic nervous system (contraction of skeletal muscle)?
What effect would organophosphates have on the activation of targets of the autonomic nervous system?
Watch the video below for a review on the actions of acetylcholine esterase and organophosphates in a synapse.