By blocking ACh degradation, AChE inhibitors can effectively raise the amount of ACh present in the neuromuscular junction. The accumulated ACh will then correct for the effect of the curare by activating the receptors not blocked by toxin at a higher rate, restoring activity to the motor neurons and bodily movement. Gallery See also Arrow poison, what curare was originally used for Poison dart frog, another source of arrow poison Strychnine, a related alkaloid poison that occurs in some of the same plants as curare References Further reading – contains papers and records pertaining to Griffith's introduction of curare into anesthesiology Muscle relaxants Neuromuscular blockers Neurotoxins Nicotinic antagonists Plant toxins Poisonous plants