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Which type of chemical agent when released can cause?
Persistent
How long does it take for lead poisoning to kill you?
If the level of exposure is low and constant, it can actually take years of lead poisoning to cause death. It the exposure is high, it may take weeks or months.
What is in vx gas?
VX gas is a potent nerve agent that is classified as a chemical weapon. It is odorless and tasteless, making it difficult to detect. Exposure to VX gas can lead to symptoms such as respiratory distress, convulsions, paralysis, and eventually death.
What do nerve agents do?
Nerve Agents are also known as nerve gases. They disrupt the mechanism by which nerves transfer messages to the organs. ---- More specifically, nerve agents interfere with the transmission of messages along nerves, interfering with the chemical interactions that pass a message from one end of a nerve cell to the next nerve cell. They disrupt the electro-chemical processes at the synapses (junctions between nerve cells) by blocking acetylcholinesterase, a key enzyme. By inhibiting nerve message passing, they prevent key messages from being sent to various critical body functions. As such, they cause involuntary muscle spasms in increasing intensity, and eventually lead to fatal asphyxia as the loss of respiratory control progresses.
What attacks nerve agents?
Nerve Agents are also known as nerve gases. They disrupt the mechanism by which nerves transfer messages to the organs. ---- More specifically, nerve agents interfere with the transmission of messages along nerves, interfering with the chemical interactions that pass a message from one end of a nerve cell to the next nerve cell. They disrupt the electro-chemical processes at the synapses (junctions between nerve cells) by blocking acetylcholinesterase, a key enzyme. By inhibiting nerve message passing, they prevent key messages from being sent to various critical body functions. As such, they cause involuntary muscle spasms in increasing intensity, and eventually lead to fatal asphyxia as the loss of respiratory control progresses.
What are the symptoms of exposure to H2S gas?
Exposure to H2S gas can cause symptoms such as eye irritation, coughing, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and dizziness. Severe exposure can lead to loss of consciousness, respiratory failure, and even death.
How do pulmonary agents affect the body?
Pulmonary agents can affect the body by acting on the respiratory system. They can cause bronchoconstriction, inflammation, or other changes that impact lung function and breathing. Long-term exposure to these agents can lead to respiratory diseases and other health problems.
Why is it important to know which species of bacteria are susceptible to which antibiotics?
If bacteria are susceptible to antibiotics, exposure to antibiotics will lead to the death or weakening of the bacteria.
What is meant by loss of nerve cells?
Loss of nerve cells refers to the death or degeneration of neurons in the nervous system. This can occur due to various factors such as aging, neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, traumatic brain injuries, or exposure to toxins. Loss of nerve cells can lead to impaired function in the nervous system and a variety of symptoms depending on the region affected.
What causes motor nerve damage?
Motor nerve damage can be caused by a variety of factors, including injury, diseases such as multiple sclerosis or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), infections, genetic conditions, or exposure to toxins. Damage to motor nerves can lead to muscle weakness, paralysis, and impaired movement.
Can a pinched nerve lead to inflammation in the affected area?
Yes, a pinched nerve can lead to inflammation in the affected area.
What is the danger to your health from asbestos?
Exposure and inhilation of asbestos can cause cancers, lung damage, loss of lung function, and can lead to death. Symptoms of asbestos exposure may take may years to appear.
