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What is the definition or description of: neurotoxin?
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Kills nerves: Neurotoxins are exactly that- toxic to nerves in the central and peripheral nervous system. Snake venom does this and stops breathing as the chest muscles become paralysed.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Harmful to nerves: A neurotoxin is a substance that harms nerves, brain, or spinal cord. Some are permanent and some are only temporary.
Answered 9/28/2016
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