Asked by Lauren Singer on May 02, 2024
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A neuromuscular junction operates much like a synapse between two nerve cells.
Neuromuscular Junction
Region where an axon bulb approaches a muscle fiber; contains a presynaptic membrane, a synaptic cleft, and a postsynaptic membrane.
Synapse
Junction between neurons consisting of the presynaptic (axon) membrane, the synaptic cleft, and the postsynaptic (usually dendrite) membrane.
- Describe the process and components involved in neuromuscular junctions and neurotransmitter function in muscle contraction.
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Jianfeng Lu (student)May 08, 2024
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True
Explanation :
A neuromuscular junction is a specialized synapse between a motor neuron and a muscle fiber, through which signals from the nervous system control muscle contraction.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the process and components involved in neuromuscular junctions and neurotransmitter function in muscle contraction.