In contrast to these toxins, strychnine acts postsynaptically, to block glycine from binding to receptors on motor neurons.Would you expect the symptoms of strychnine poisoning to be more similar to those of botulinum or tetanus toxin?

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Strychnine poisoning symptoms are more similar to those of tetanus toxin because both cause increased muscle contractions and spasms due to their effects on inhibitory neurotransmission.

In Contrast to These Toxins, Strychnine Acts Postsynaptically, to Block