Nerve gas has its effect by causing the accumulation of ___ in the synaptic cleft.
A) dopamine
B) serotonin
C) acetylcholine
D) epinephrin
E) an endorphin

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Nerve gas works by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which breaks down acetylcholine. Therefore, the accumulation of acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft can lead to overstimulation of the nervous system, resulting in symptoms such as muscular convulsions, respiratory distress, and eventually death.

Nerve Gas Has Its Effect by Causing the Accumulation of ___