While visiting the jungles of South America in the early part of the 20th century, Eugene was shot with a poison dart. He immediately became paralyzed. The toxin in the dart most likely blocked the action of

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Poison darts commonly used by indigenous people in South America contain a toxin that blocks the action of acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that is involved in muscle movement and communication between nerves and muscles. Blocking its action can result in paralysis.

While Visiting the Jungles of South America in the Early