How does the actylcholine receptor antagonist curare affect mEPPs?

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Curare acts as a competitive antagonist at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, which are found at the neuromuscular junction. By blocking these receptors, curare prevents acetylcholine from binding, thereby reducing the amplitude of miniature endplate potentials (mEPPs) or completely blocking them. It does not affect the release of acetylcholine or the generation of mEPPs themselves, just their effectiveness at inducing a postsynaptic response.

How Does the Actylcholine Receptor Antagonist Curare Affect MEPPs