Taiwanese cobra venom
a. causes paralysis by preventing neurotransmitter release
b. causes paralysis by blocking postsynaptic receptors.
c. interferes with neurotransmitter synthesis.
d. produces convulsions by stimulating neurotransmitter release.
b
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