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Biology, 23.03.2020 19:33, strodersage

Tetrodotoxin, also known as "zombie powder" is synthesized by the puffer fish as a defense mechanism. Tetrodotoxin's mechanism of action is to block voltage-gated sodium (Na ) channels in motor neurons, thus preventing them from transmitting action potentials. This will render the muscle unable to contract due to lack of stimulation.

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