The paralyzing effect of curare is caused by its ability to
A)block the action of acetylcholine at neuron-muscle synapses.
B)create an imbalance in the sodium content in the dendrite.
C)produce an overproduction of acetylcholine in the neural soma.
D)produce a disintegration at the synapse.

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Curare causes paralysis by blocking the action of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, preventing nerve impulses from triggering muscle contraction.

The Paralyzing Effect of Curare Is Caused by Its Ability