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Physiology and Pharmacology 14: neuromuscular Flashcards

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Mechanism of Curare and result

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Inhibits nicotinic acetylcholine receptors

  • causes weakness of skeletal muscles
  • results in death due to paralysis of the diaphragm
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What is MG (Myasthenia Gravis)?

- effects and results

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Auto immune disease

Majority of cases antibodies produced to nicotninic acetylcholine receptors -> reduce numbers and/or sensitivity

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What do anti-thrombotic drugs do?

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Drugs which prevent blood clots forming

- given after heart attack, stroke, coronary stents, peripheral artierial disease

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