Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that binds to receptors on skeletal muscle cells. The receptor-signal complex brings about a series of events that result in contraction of skeletal muscle. Venom from black widow spiders causes an explosive release of acetylcholine. What would that do to its victims?

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Haleigh Booker

21 January, 23:13

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that binds to receptors on skeletal muscle cells. The receptor-signal complex brings about a series of events that result in contraction of skeletal muscle. Venom from black widow spiders causes an explosive release of acetylcholine. What would that do to its victims?

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Viviana Pennington · Answer 1

paralysis, lack of breath and death (because of a great deal of Acetylcholine)

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The receptor-signal complex brings about a series of events that result in contraction of skeletal muscle. So, if a black widow spider bites you, its venom will cause your muscular system to paralyze, as well as your lack of breathing and lack of heartbeat leading you to die.