Problem: Runners in the desert not only have to be cognizant of dehydration, they also face additional threats. The deathstalker scorpion, found in the Sahara Desert, is one of the most dangerous species of scorpions. A sting from one of these scorpions injects a powerful venom that contains a neurotoxin.
The neurotoxin of the deathstalker scorpion has been shown to reduce the conductance of potassium at rest AND during the action potential. What is the impact of the toxin on the resting membrane potential? What is the impact on the action potential? How would the toxin affect neurotransmission overall?