Toxins Produced by Clostridium Botulinum (Botulism Toxin)block the Release of Acetylcholine

question 73

Multiple Choice

Toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum (botulism toxin) block the release of acetylcholine from neurons.These toxins work by:

• A)Inhibiting synthesis of acetylcholine
• B)Triggering increased synthesis of acetylcholine
• C)Triggering increased exocytosis of vesicles containing acetylcholine
• D)Inhibiting exocytosis of vesicles containing acetylcholine
• E)Blocking diffusion of acetylcholine out through channel proteins

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A region of the brain associated with memory formation, organization, and storage.

Echoic Memory

Echoic Memory is a subcomponent of sensory memory that allows individuals to retain and recall auditory information for a brief period after the original sound has ended.

Long-term Memories

Memory storage that allows individuals to retain information for extended periods, sometimes for a lifetime.

Hippocampus

A critical brain structure located in the medial temporal lobe, involved in the formation and retrieval of memories.