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The group of algae known for producing nerve poisons are dinoflagellates. Some species, such as Alexandrium, produce toxins called saxitoxins, which can lead to harmful algal blooms and cause paralytic shellfish poisoning in humans and marine animals. These toxins affect the nervous system by blocking sodium channels, leading to severe neurological effects.
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What are components of a nerve fiber?
A nerve fiber consists of the axon, which transmits nerve impulses, along with protective covering called myelin sheath, Schwann cells that produce myelin, and the endoneurium which surrounds individual nerve fibers.
What spinal group controls diaphragm?
The phrenic nerve, which arises from the C3-C5 nerve roots in the cervical spine, innervates the diaphragm muscle and controls its function. Dysfunction of the phrenic nerve can impair breathing and lead to respiratory issues.
What happens if you drink algae?
Blue green algae or cynobacteria are photosynthetic.They produce their food themselves.
Which is released by damaged tissues to stimulate nerve endings and produce the sensation of pain?
Prostaglandins are released by damaged tissues and stimulate nerve endings to produce the sensation of pain. They also cause inflammation and fever as part of the body's immune response to injury.
A group of nerve cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system is called a?
A group of nerve cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system is called a ganglion. Ganglia serve as processing centers for incoming sensory information and can also contain nerve cell bodies involved in motor control.
What can a nerve cell produce?
No it can not be produce because it is a nerve cell
Do nerve cells produce special substances?
nerve cell produce protiens
Does botox have rat poison in it?
no it is not, botulism is a disease that rats carry, but no it is not poison for them
What nerve controls quadriceps muscle group?
Femoral nerve
What is the difference between nerve cells and nerve?
a nerve tends to refer to a group of nerve cells.
What is the name of a group of nerve cells?
A group of nerve cells or neurons is called ganglia.
What is a group of nerve cells called?
A group of nerve cells is called a "neuron" or "nerve cell cluster". These cells are fundamental units of the nervous system and work together to transmit electrical and chemical signals throughout the body.
Is a dart frog really poison?
Dart frogs contain a poison called batrachotoxin. This is a nerve poison that causes seizures and convulsions. The deadliest dart frog is the yellow one, Phyllobates terribilis.
What is mononeuropathy?
Mononeuropathy is damage to a single nerve or nerve group, which results in loss of movement, sensation, or other function of that nerve.
Is alcohol a toxic drug?
Alcohol, in addition to being a drug in all senses of the word, is a neurotoxin (nerve poison).
How do nerve cell move?
They don't move, they produce electrons which travel through synapses. The nerve cell (or neuron) doesn't move.
Does the word neurotoxin have any Greek or Latin roots?
The word "neurotoxin" comes from the Latin words neuron(nerve) and toxicum (poison). The Latin words come from the Greek words neuro (cord) and toxikon pharmakon (arrow poison).
