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What is the primary use of physostigmine in Alzheimer patients?
What is the primary use of physostigmine in Alzheimer patients?
Which animal is mentioned as used in the experiment for biological assay of curare?
Which animal is mentioned as used in the experiment for biological assay of curare?
What is the primary effect of curare on the postsynaptic membrane?
What is the primary effect of curare on the postsynaptic membrane?
What type of activity does physostigmine exhibit to be beneficial for Alzheimer's patients?
What type of activity does physostigmine exhibit to be beneficial for Alzheimer's patients?
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How does curare lead to paralysis of voluntary muscles?
How does curare lead to paralysis of voluntary muscles?
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In the described experiment, which drug is used alongside curare?
In the described experiment, which drug is used alongside curare?
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What role does the postsynaptic membrane play in muscle contraction?
What role does the postsynaptic membrane play in muscle contraction?
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Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in muscle contraction at the neuromuscular junction?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in muscle contraction at the neuromuscular junction?
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What is the purpose of using the experiment described in the context?
What is the purpose of using the experiment described in the context?
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What happens to the muscles when action potentials are blocked by curare?
What happens to the muscles when action potentials are blocked by curare?
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What is the role of accumulated acetylcholine (Ach) in relation to curare?
What is the role of accumulated acetylcholine (Ach) in relation to curare?
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Which substance is mentioned as inhibiting the metabolism of acetylcholine?
Which substance is mentioned as inhibiting the metabolism of acetylcholine?
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In what condition has physostigmine recently been found useful?
In what condition has physostigmine recently been found useful?
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How does physostigmine affect muscle tone in the context of curare?
How does physostigmine affect muscle tone in the context of curare?
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What does curare primarily do in relation to muscle receptors?
What does curare primarily do in relation to muscle receptors?
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What is the primary effect of an excess of curare injected into the body?
What is the primary effect of an excess of curare injected into the body?
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What can result from the paralysis of intercostal muscles due to curare injection?
What can result from the paralysis of intercostal muscles due to curare injection?
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Which of the following outcomes can occur if curare is injected excessively?
Which of the following outcomes can occur if curare is injected excessively?
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What condition may result from the paralysis of respiratory muscles due to curare?
What condition may result from the paralysis of respiratory muscles due to curare?
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Why does curare lead to death when injected in excess?
Why does curare lead to death when injected in excess?
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What is the primary reason for the rabbit's head dropping after the injection of curare?
What is the primary reason for the rabbit's head dropping after the injection of curare?
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Where is curare administered to the rabbit?
Where is curare administered to the rabbit?
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What type of effect does curare have when injected into the rabbit?
What type of effect does curare have when injected into the rabbit?
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What is observed first after the administration of curare in the rabbit?
What is observed first after the administration of curare in the rabbit?
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Which physiological aspect is primarily affected by curare in the rabbit during the experiment?
Which physiological aspect is primarily affected by curare in the rabbit during the experiment?
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Study Notes
Curare and Muscle Paralysis
- Curare binds to acetylcholine receptors at the postsynaptic membrane, preventing action potential generation and causing muscle paralysis.
- Acetylcholine accumulation can compete with curare for the receptors, restoring muscle tone.
- Physostigmine, an anticholinesterase, inhibits acetylcholine breakdown, increasing its concentration and helping to reverse curare's effects.
Physostigmine - Clinical Uses
- Physostigmine is used to treat cholinergic disorders and myasthenia gravis.
- Physostigmine improves memory in Alzheimer's patients due to its potent anticholinesterase activity.
Curare Biological Assay
- The experiment uses rabbits to assess the effects of curare and evaluate its antagonism.
- Curare is injected slowly into the marginal ear vein of the rabbit until the head falls, indicating paralysis of neck muscles.
- Increasing curare dosage leads to paralysis of intercostal muscles, respiratory failure, asphyxia, and death.
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Explore the mechanisms of curare and its effects on muscle paralysis, as well as the clinical applications of physostigmine in treating various disorders. Understand how acetylcholine's role can affect muscle tone and cognitive function. This quiz provides insights into the biological assays and implications of these substances.
