Several snake venoms contain toxins which blocks acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction. The presence of these toxins would directly interfere with the ability to:  a   initiate skeletal muscle contraction    b   relax cardiac muscle after contraction  c   control smooth muscle contraction  d   release acetylcholine from motor neurons  e   generate action potentials in motor neurons

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