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Incapacitation. Often by irritating mucous membranes to restrict breathing and/or vision.

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How does the incapacitating agent 3-quinuclindinyl benzilate affect the human body?

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.


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Is incapacitate an abstract noun?

No, the word 'incapacitate' is a verb(incapacitate, incapacitates, incapacitating, incapacitated), not a noun.The abstract noun forms are incapacitation and the gerund, incapacitating.


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