Competes with ACh at the nerve receptors and results in under stimulatin of the receptors.
It is an Incapacitating agent
3-Quinuclidinyl benzilate (BZ) is a powerful anticholinergic drug that acts on the central nervous system, causing symptoms such as confusion, hallucinations, agitation, and delirium. It blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, leading to a range of effects on the body, including decreased cognitive function, dry mouth, dilated pupils, and increased heart rate. In high doses, BZ can induce incapacitation and potentially be lethal.
Incapacitating Agent
nuclear
incapacitating
The chemical warfare agent 3-quinuclidinyl benzilate (QNB, BZ) is an anticholinergic agent that affects both the peripheral and central nervous systems (CNS). It is one of the most potent anticholinergic psychomimetics known, with only small doses necessary to produce incapacitation. It is classified as a hallucinogenic chemical warfare agent. QNB usually is disseminated as an aerosol, and the primary route of absorption is through the respiratory system. Absorption also can occur through the skin or gastrointestinal tract. It is odorless. QNB's pharmacologic activity is similar to other anticholinergic drugs (eg, atropine) but with a much longer duration of action.
incapacitating
Incapacitating agents can cause temporary paralysis, loss of muscle control, and disorientation, making it difficult for a person to move or function normally. These effects can vary depending on the dosage and type of agent used but generally incapacitate a person without causing permanent harm.
Incapacitating agent, Riot Control Agent, CS, and CN, are all descriptions of non-lethal agents used in military training. This training is generally designed to prepare military members to protect themselves in hazardous environment such as chemical agent contaminated areas.
No, it is a nerve agent, so it would affect the nervous system. Choking agents affect the pulmonary system.
The phrase etiologic agent is used to describe where something originated. This phrase is most used when referring to someone who studies this affect.
The concentration of an oxidizing agent can affect the rate and extent of a redox reaction. Higher concentrations of the oxidizing agent can increase the reaction rate by providing more oxidizing molecules to accept electrons from the reducing agent. This can lead to a faster and more complete reaction.