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What plant-derived poison, traditionally used by Amazonian hunters on blowgun darts, revolutionized modern anesthesia?

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Correct answer: Curare

Curare is a generic term for various plant-derived arrow poisons used by indigenous South American hunters to paralyze prey. In the 20th century, scientists isolated its active ingredients to create powerful muscle relaxants, which revolutionized modern surgery by allowing doctors to perform delicate operations without causing muscle spasms. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.

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