When curare blocks the action of acetylcholine it
A) prevents muscle activation, causing paralysis.
B) stimulates muscle activity, causing convulsions.
C) retards cell growth, causing paralysis.
D) causes neurotransmitters to both inhibit and excite activity.

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Curare is a neuromuscular blocking agent that binds to and blocks the receptors for acetylcholine in the neuromuscular junction, preventing muscle activation and causing paralysis.

When Curare Blocks the Action of Acetylcholine It