Sarin gas is a type of organophosphate.It was released in a Tokyo subway in 1995 by a religious sect,killing 12 people.Organophosphates are dangerous because they
A) prevent the reuptake of acetylcholine (ACh) , reducing the amount available for subsequent signaling.
B) stimulate an larger than normal release of acetylcholine (ACh) , leading to convulsions and death.
C) interfere with acetylcholinesterase (AChE) , allowing acetylcholine (ACh) to overstimulate muscle fibers.
D) occupy receptor sites for acetylcholine (ACh) , preventing further signaling and paralyzing muscles.
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