The Shakespearean character Juliet took a potion that paralyzed her and affected her muscles used for breathing. She probably took something that blocked the action of

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The muscles used for breathing are controlled by the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Blocking its action would lead to paralysis of those muscles, causing difficulties in breathing. The other neurotransmitters listed (norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine) do not have a direct effect on the muscles involved in breathing.

The Shakespearean Character Juliet Took a Potion That Paralyzed Her