Botulism caused by Clostridium botulinum affects the

Intestine

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Neuromuscular junction

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Solution

The correct option is A Neuromuscular junction
Clostridium botulinum is a soil living bacteria. It causes Botulism in which the spores of Clostridium botulinum releases botulinum toxin which is taken in the blood stream. This toxin blocks the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, thus causing paralysis.
So, the correct answer is 'Neuromuscular junction'.

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