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The number of muscle fibers in a motor unit are least in______________?

Correct answer: A. Laryngeal muscles

  • A. Laryngeal muscles
  • B. Pharyngeal muscles
  • C. Muscles of middle ear
  • D. Extraocular muscles

Explanation

The smallest motor units are found where precise, fine control is required, especially in laryngeal muscles. They contain very few muscle fibres per motor neuron, fewer than typical pharyngeal or extraocular units.

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