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

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Botulinum toxin reduces the synaptic release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in muscle contraction. This results in paralysis, the main symptom of botulism.

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