Darian Has Decided to Get the Cosmetic Injection of Botox

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Multiple Choice

Darian has decided to get the cosmetic injection of Botox to smooth wrinkles between his eyebrows. Before he goes to visit his doctor, he researches Botox on the internet and learns that it's a mild form of the botulism toxin, which paralyzes facial muscles by blocking the action of

• A)Serotonin.
• B)acetylcholine.
• C)dopamine.
• D)norepinephrine.
• E)glutamate.

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Definitions:

Syncope

A temporary loss of consciousness usually related to insufficient blood flow to the brain, commonly known as fainting.

Dizziness

A sensation of unsteadiness, lightheadedness, or feeling as though one's surroundings are spinning.

Basal Ganglia

Groups of neurons located deep in the brain, involved in controlling movement and coordination.