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Curare

Curare

(Science: drug) curare alkaloids are the active ingredients of arrow poisons used by south American indians.

alkaloids that have muscle relaxant properties because they block motor end plate transmission, acting as competitive antagonists for acetylcholine.


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Paralysis

It all depends on what is causing the paralysis, and what part of the body is affected. Some chemical causes include drugs based on curare, (the substance used on arrow tips in fights between cowboys and indians). This causes paralysis of the muscles needed for respiration. if artificial ...

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by Cilla
Thu Mar 30, 2006 5:41 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Paralysis
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Cure-alike Drugs

It's spelt curare. I saw this drug featured in Batman Beyond :D.

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by mith
Wed Aug 10, 2005 12:51 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Cure-alike Drugs
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