The botulinum toxin, which causes botulism, reduces the synaptic release of ________.
A) acetylcholine
B) endorphin
C) nitric oxide
D) gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

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The botulinum toxin specifically reduces the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter responsible for muscular contraction. This leads to muscle paralysis and is the underlying cause of botulism.

The Botulinum Toxin, Which Causes Botulism, Reduces the Synaptic Release