Botulism toxin disrupts motor control by
A) blocking the release of acetylcholine by motor neurons.
B) causing demyelination of motor neurons.
C) blocking inhibitory signals to motor neurons.
D) killing motor neurons.
E) blocking acetylcholine receptors on muscle cells.
A
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Bacterial Diseases of the Nervous System
Learning Outcome: 20.9
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