Failure of muscular coordination due to pesticide poisoning is known as:

Correct option is B

Ataxia refers to a neurological condition characterized by the loss or lack of voluntary muscle coordination, especially involving movements like walking, picking up objects, or even speaking. In the context of pesticide poisoning, especially organophosphates and carbamates, ataxia can be a symptom resulting from neurotoxic effects on the central and peripheral nervous systems.
These pesticides inhibit the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, leading to accumulation of acetylcholine, which disrupts normal nerve impulse transmission. This can result in symptoms such as:
· Muscle twitching
· Tremors
· Loss of coordination (ataxia)
· Seizures in severe cases
Explanation for Each Option
(a) Anorexia ❌
· Refers to loss of appetite, which can occur in pesticide poisoning, but it does not relate to muscular coordination.
(b) Ataxia ✅
· Correct answer.
· It is the medical term for the failure of muscular coordination, especially due to neurological disturbances from toxins like pesticides.
(c) Bradycardia ❌
· Means abnormally slow heart rate.
· It can be a cardiac effect of poisoning but is unrelated to muscle coordination.
(d) Nausea ❌
· Refers to the feeling of wanting to vomit.
· Common in poisoning but not associated with muscular control or coordination.