Neuromuscular Junctions

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motor neuron

a neuron that sends an impulse to a muscle or gland, causing the muscle or gland to react

<p>a neuron that sends an impulse to a muscle or gland, causing the muscle or gland to react</p>
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Axon terminal

The endpoint of a neuron where neurotransmitters are stored

<p>The endpoint of a neuron where neurotransmitters are stored</p>
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synaptic vescicles

The tiny, sacklike containers for neurotransmitters.

<p>The tiny, sacklike containers for neurotransmitters.</p>
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synaptic cleft

The narrow gap that separates the presynaptic neuron from the postsynaptic cell.

<p>The narrow gap that separates the presynaptic neuron from the postsynaptic cell.</p>
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motor end plate

specialized part of a muscle fiber membrane at a neuromuscular junction

<p>specialized part of a muscle fiber membrane at a neuromuscular junction</p>
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acetylcholine receptors

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