BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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Chapter 29, Problem 2CT
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The neurotransmitter whose release is interfered by Botox.
Introduction:
Botox is a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that causes severe food poisoning. Botox is used for cosmetic purposes for the treatment of facial wrinkles. It is also used to treat muscle spasms, excessive sweating, and migraine.
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