Toxins released by black widow spider venom cause an explosive release of acetylcholine from neurons.These toxins cause paralysis by:
A) Inhibiting synthesis of acetylcholine
B) Triggering increased exocytosis of vesicles containing acetylcholine
C) Triggering increased synthesis of acetylcholine
D) Inhibiting exocytosis of vesicles containing acetylcholine
E) Blocking diffusion of acetylcholine out through channel proteins
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