(D) $Clostridium$ $botulinum$ produces a potent neurotoxin called botulinum toxin.This toxin specifically targets the $neuromuscular$ $junction$.It pr

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(D) $Clostridium$ $botulinum$ produces a potent neurotoxin called botulinum toxin.This toxin specifically targets the $neuromuscular$ $junction$.It prevents the release of the neurotransmitter $acetylcholine$ from the nerve endings.As a result, the muscle fibers cannot receive the signal to contract, leading to flaccid paralysis.

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Intestine
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Lymph nodes
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