How does Botulinum toxin affect neurotransmitter release?Group of answer choicesIt promotes neurotransmitter release.It blocks the release by cleaving docking proteins.It increases the number of active receptors.It has no effect on neurotransmitters.
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How does Botulinum toxin affect neurotransmitter release?Group of answer choicesIt promotes neurotransmitter release.It blocks the release by cleaving docking proteins.It increases the number of active receptors.It has no effect on neurotransmitters.
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Botulinum toxin affects neurotransmitter release by blocking it. This is achieved through the cleavage of docking proteins. These proteins are essential for the vesicles (small sacs containing neurotransmitters) to attach to the nerve cell membrane and release their contents into the synapse (the gap between nerve cells). When these proteins are cleaved or cut by the toxin, the vesicles cannot dock and release neurotransmitters, leading to a disruption in nerve signal transmission.
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