Curare, a substance that blocks the acetylcholine receptors on skeletal muscle, will cause
A) rapid muscle twitches.
B) sustained muscle contraction (tetanus).
C) muscle relaxation.
D) specific disruption of blood pressure and digestive functions.
E) no effect in the absence of acetylcholinesterase.

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Curare blocks the acetylcholine receptors on skeletal muscle, which means that acetylcholine cannot bind to these receptors and cause muscle contraction. Thus, the muscles will relax.

Curare, a Substance That Blocks the Acetylcholine Receptors on Skeletal