Each skeletal muscle fiber is controlled by a neuron at a single _.
Correct answer: C. Neuromuscular junction
- A. Synaptic cleft
- B. Neuron
- C. Neuromuscular junction
- D. Both options B and C are correct
Explanation
The neuromuscular junction is the connection point between a motor neuron and a skeletal muscle fiber. When the motor neuron is stimulated, it releases the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which binds to receptors on the muscle fiber, triggering muscle contraction. This one-to-one relationship ensures precise control of muscle fibers by individual motor neurons. Hence, C is the correct option
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