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A poison placed on the tips of darts by natives of the Amazon rainforest paralyzes prey such as small mammals. Which of the prey's cells are most likely affected by the poison?
muscle cells
epithelial cells
red blood cells
white blood cells
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Muscle cells.
The toxin causes paralysis by preventing muscle contraction (for example by blocking neuromuscular transmission or ion channels required for action potentials). Epithelial cells, red blood cells, and white blood cells do not mediate voluntary or reflex muscle movement.
The toxin causes paralysis by preventing muscle contraction (for example by blocking neuromuscular transmission or ion channels required for action potentials). Epithelial cells, red blood cells, and white blood cells do not mediate voluntary or reflex muscle movement.
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