Effects of Organophosphates on the Neuromuscular Junction and Muscle

The following sections are included:

• Introduction

• Neuromuscular Transmission

• Depolarisation

• Neuromuscular Effects of the Organophosphates

• Acute Organophosphate Poisoning

• The Intermediate Syndrome

• Delayed Neuropathy (OPIDP)

• Other Possible Neuromuscular Effects

• Appendix 1, The Receptor

• Appendix Two, Formation of ACh

• Appendix Three, Control of the Release of ACh

• References