The drug Botox prevents wrinkles by preventing muscles from contracting. Specifically, it prevents acetylcholine from being released from the synaptic bulb. Explain how preventing acetylcholine prevents voluntary muscle contraction.

The drug Botox prevents wrinkles by preventing muscles from contracting. Specifically, it prevents acetylcholine from being released from the synaptic bulb. Explain how preventing acetylcholine prevents voluntary muscle contraction.

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Chapter4: The Muscular System

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