Why does the effect of sarin gas on synaptic transmission lead to prolonged muscle contraction?

💡 Explanation

Sarin inhibits acetylcholinesterase, the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft. Because acetylcholine is not broken down, it continuously stimulates muscle receptors, therefore leading to prolonged contraction, rather than allowing muscles to relax after initial stimulation.

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