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What is the main historical use of curare?
To immobilize animals for hunting
Which type of neuromuscular blocker is succinylcholine?
Depolarizing blocker
What is the sequence of muscle paralysis caused by depolarizing blockers like succinylcholine?
Muscles of the limbs and trunk follow after intercostal muscles and diaphragm
What effect does succinylcholine have on the central nervous system (CNS)?
No effect on the CNS
What is the main clinical use of competitive neuromuscular blockers?
Facilitating muscle relaxation during surgery
Test your knowledge on the history of agents acting on the neuromuscular junction, including the early uses of curare and its classification. Explore the medicinal uses and the chemical structure study that led to the synthesis of similar compounds with different properties.
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