Claire, an emergency room physician, must quickly treat a patient who has been bitten by a black widow spider. Claire knows she must prevent the __________ in the patient's nervous system.

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Black widow spider venom contains a neurotoxin that causes excessive release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in the nervous system. This can result in symptoms such as muscle spasms and paralysis. To treat the patient, Claire must prevent the buildup of acetylcholine in their nervous system.

Claire, an Emergency Room Physician, Must Quickly Treat a Patient