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Neuromuscular Junction

Description:

The neuromuscular junction refers to the point of contact between a motor neuron and a muscle fiber. It is responsible for transmitting nerve signals from the nervous system to the muscles, enabling movement and muscle contraction.

Sample sentences:

• The neuromuscular junction allows for the precise control of muscle movements.
• Diseases affecting the neuromuscular junction, such as myasthenia gravis, can result in muscle weakness and fatigue.
• At the neuromuscular junction, acetylcholine is released by the motor neuron to activate muscle contractions.

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