Which of the following best describes the mechanism of action for botulinum toxin? non-specific activation of T cells, causing cytokine release bind to acetylcholine receptor and trigger muscle contraction destroy the cytoplasmic membrane of neurons inhibit the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction
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