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  GSeriesNerveAgent

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GSeriesNerveAgent
Earliest sort of NerveAgent (developed in the 1930's). This subclass of NerveAgents tends to be less persistent, more volatile, and less toxic than VSeriesNerveAgents, which were developed later. GSeriesNerveAgents include Tabun, Sarin, and Soman.
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Parents NerveAgent These ChemicalAgents are easily absorbed into the mucous membranes of humans and inactivate the essential enzyme acetylcholinesterase, bringing about paralysis of the respiratory and central nervous systems.
Children GFOne of the G-series nerve agents.
 SarinAlso known as GB, one of the G-series nerve agents.
 SomanAlso known as GD, one of the G-series nerve agents.
 TabunAlso known as GA, one of the G-series nerve agents. It is about half as toxic as Sarin, but it is more irritating to the eyes than Sarin.


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