Curare Is a Competitive ACh Antagonist at _____________ ACh Receptors

question 177

Multiple Choice

Curare is a competitive ACh antagonist at _____________ ACh receptors.

• A)muscarinic
• B)NMDA
• C)kainate
• D)nicotinic

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Definitions:

Positive Charge

An electrical condition that occurs when an atom loses electrons, resulting in a surplus of protons, giving it a net positive electric charge.

Glial Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system that support, nourish, and protect neurons.

Cerebral Spinal Fluid

Clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord that acts as a cushion for the brain's cortex, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain inside the skull.

Blood-Brain Barrier

A filtering mechanism of the capillaries that carry blood to the brain and spinal cord tissue, blocking the passage of certain substances.