Rachel had injections of Botox in an attempt to eliminate facial wrinkles. Botox contains minute amounts of botulin, an extremely lethal substance produced by bacteria, and works by blocking the release of a specific neurotransmitter from motor neurons, causing muscle paralysis. This neurotransmitter, found in all motor neurons, is called:
A)dopamine.
B)serotonin.
C)acetylcholine.
D)GABA.

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The neurotransmitter that Botox blocks the release of is acetylcholine, which is found in all motor neurons. This causes muscle paralysis and reduces the appearance of wrinkles. Dopamine, serotonin, and GABA are not the neurotransmitters affected by Botox.

Rachel Had Injections of Botox in an Attempt to Eliminate