Tetrodotoxin is a neurotoxin found in puffer fish. This large molecule blocks the sodium channels in neurons. Infer the effect tetrodotoxin would have on the passing of an action potential in a neuron.

Tetrodotoxin is a neurotoxin found in puffer fish. This large molecule blocks the sodium channels in neurons. Infer the effect tetrodotoxin would have on the passing of an action potential in a neuron.

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