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.


ANSWER: a

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