Organophospahtes cause spastic paralysis because:
A) their action produces a constant stimulus to contract
B) they inhibit the activity of acetylcholinesterase
C) they prevent the degradation of acetylcholine in the neuromuscular junction
D) they prevent the muscles from relaxing
E) all of these are true

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Organophosphates cause spastic paralysis by inhibiting the activity of acetylcholinesterase, which prevents the degradation of acetylcholine in the neuromuscular junction. This leads to a constant stimulus for muscle contraction and prevents the muscles from relaxing, as all the options (A, B, C, D) collectively describe the mechanism of action.

Organophospahtes Cause Spastic Paralysis Because