NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION AND MECHANISM OF SKELETAL MUSCLE CONTRACTION
Sequence of events at the neuromuscular junction Here’s a step-by-step breakdown: Action Potential: When a nerve impulse (action potential) reaches the end of a motor neuron (presynaptic terminal), it triggers the release of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine (ACh) from synaptic…
UNDERSTANDING MUSCLE AND NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES
Introduction Muscle and neuromuscular diseases are a group of conditions that affect the muscles and the nerves that control them. These diseases can be genetic or acquired, and they can affect individuals of all ages. Some common examples of muscle…