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'''Atropine''' was a chemical found in [[deadly nightshade]], potentially poisonous both to [[Human]]s and [[Sensorite]]s. A group of Humans intentionally added it to the water of the [[Sense Sphere]], the home [[planet]] of the Sensorites. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sensorites]]'')
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'''Atropine''' was a chemical found in ''[[Atropa belladonna]]'', potentially [[poison]]ous both to [[human]]s and [[Sensorite]]s. According to the [[First Doctor]], its symptoms included dilation of the [[blood]] vessels, high temperature and pulse rate, and a dry mouth and throat.


Atropine can also be used beneficially; as a medication, Humans can use it for resuscitation from cardiac arrest, among other uses.
A group of humans intentionally added it to the [[water]] supply of [[Sense Sphere]], the home [[planet]] of the Sensorites. However, the Doctor provided a cure to the poisoning that plagued the species. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Sensorites (TV story)}})
 
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Latest revision as of 20:06, 7 April 2024

Atropine

Atropine was a chemical found in Atropa belladonna, potentially poisonous both to humans and Sensorites. According to the First Doctor, its symptoms included dilation of the blood vessels, high temperature and pulse rate, and a dry mouth and throat.

A group of humans intentionally added it to the water supply of Sense Sphere, the home planet of the Sensorites. However, the Doctor provided a cure to the poisoning that plagued the species. (TV: The Sensorites [+]Loading...["The Sensorites (TV story)"])