Zara recently got botulism from eating poisonous mushrooms.Which of the following neurotransmitters would have been affected?
A) serotonin
B) dopamine
C) acetylcholine
D) norepinephrine

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Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter that would have been affected by botulism. Botulism is caused by a toxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which blocks the release of acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions, leading to paralysis.

Zara Recently Got Botulism from Eating Poisonous Mushrooms