LSC TOMBALL BIOLOGY CONNECT ACCESS
LSC TOMBALL BIOLOGY CONNECT ACCESS
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781265728496
Author: Mader
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 33.1, Problem 2CYP
Summary Introduction

To determine: Explain the following: How does the bite of a black widow spider which injects a powerful AChE inhibitor, cause muscle cramps, salivation, fast heart rate, and high blood pressure?

Introduction: Black widow spiders are characterized by black, plumpy hourglass shaped body that has red mark on abdomens. This gets its name by the females eating their mates after mating that leaves them as ‘widows’. These spiders are said to bite in case it is threatened and are not aggressive.

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