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you stepped on a rusty nail and contracted the tetanus toxin from clostridium tetani. the toxin blocks the inhibitory nerve terminals in your motor neurons causing all motor neurons to fire at high rates. what will happen to your muscles? (select all that apply.)

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The bacteria Clostridium tetani is a common bacterium that can cause tetanus. It is found in soil, feces, and other places where animals have been. When an animal has this bacteria on them it can be transferred to you when you cut yourself or touch something contaminated with the animal’s feces. The toxin released by the bacteria blocks the inhibitory nerve terminals in your motor neurons causing all of your muscles to contract involuntarily.

What Are Motor Neurons? Motor neurons are cells that control voluntary muscle movement and sensation. They are located in the spinal cord.

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