Curare is a nictotinic acetylcholine receptor inhibitor, which is used by South American tribes for poison darts.
Which of the following best describes what effects curare is likely to have on signaling in the autonomic nervous system?

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Curare is  a nictotinic acetylcholine receptor inhibitor, which is used by South American tribes for poison darts. 
 Which of the following best describes what effects curare is likely to have on signaling in the autonomic nervous system?

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Blockage of post ganglionic transmission to target tissue in the sympathetic arm only of the ANS

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No effect this compound would only cause paralysis of skeletal muscle because nicotinic receptors are found in the neuromuscular junction

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Blockage of post ganglionic transmission to target tissue in the parasympathetic arm only of the ANS

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Blockage of transmission from preganglionic neurons fibers to post ganglionic fibers in the sympathetic arm of the ANS only

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Blockage of transmission from preganglionic neurons fibers to post ganglionic fibers in both the sympathetic and parasympathetic arms of the ANS

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