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Neuromuscular junction

Definition
noun
A chemical synapse between a motoneuron and a muscle fiber, through which a signal is transmitted that ultimately cause the muscle to contract.
Supplement
In vertebrates, the signal is transmitted across the neuromuscular junction via the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
See also: chemical synapse, acetylcholine.


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