The effect of the botulism toxin also known as Botox) on acetylcholine is to
A)increase the amount of acetylcholine available.
B)inhibit the release of acetylcholine from the terminal buttons.
C)destroy acetylcholine within the synapse.
D)prevent the production of acetylcholine in the vesicles.

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Botox works by inhibiting the release of acetylcholine from the nerve terminals, which leads to muscle paralysis. It does not increase the amount of acetylcholine available, destroy acetylcholine within the synapse, or prevent the production of acetylcholine in the vesicles.

The Effect of the Botulism Toxin Also Known as Botox)