Asked by Leslie Nguyen on May 05, 2024
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What is the name of the neurotransmitter released at the neuromuscular junction?
A) sodium ions
B) calcium ions
C) ATP
D) creatine phosphate
E) acetylcholine
Acetylcholine
A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays key roles in arousal, attention, memory, and muscle activation.
Neuromuscular Junction
A specialized synapse between a motor neuron and a muscle fiber, through which signals are transmitted to initiate muscle contraction.
Neurotransmitter
Chemical stored at the ends of axons that is responsible for transmission across a synapse.
- Outline the procedure and constituents necessary for neuromuscular junctions and the function of neurotransmitters in the contraction of muscles.
Verified Answer
EB
Eleonore BoutinMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The neurotransmitter released at the neuromuscular junction is acetylcholine.
Learning Objectives
- Outline the procedure and constituents necessary for neuromuscular junctions and the function of neurotransmitters in the contraction of muscles.