The effect of the botulism toxin 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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The botulism toxin inhibits the release of acetylcholine from the terminal buttons. This is because the toxin blocks the release of proteins that are necessary for the release of acetylcholine.

The Effect of the Botulism Toxin on Acetylcholine Is To