Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that produces botulinum toxin that inhibits the release of acetylcholine. Which description best fits how muscle cells will respond to a lack of acetylcholine?
A) Muscle cells will produce greater tension when there is a lack of acetylcholine.
B) Muscle cells will produce sustained contractions without relaxation when there is a lack of acetylcholine.
C) Muscle cells will become paralyzed when there is a lack of acetylcholine.
D) Muscle cells will experienced fused or complete tetanus when there is a lack of acetylcholine.
Answer: C
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