Asked by Sanyam Gupta on May 30, 2024
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In a motor unit of a skeletal muscle, each muscle fiber is innervated by several motor neurons.
Motor Unit
A functional component of the muscular system, consisting of a single motor neuron and all of the muscle fibers it innervates, allowing for precise control of muscle movement.
Motor Neurons
Neurons that transmit impulses from the brain or spinal cord to muscles or glands, inducing action.
- Understand the function of motor neurons in stimulating muscle fibers.
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NM
Natalie MedranoJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Each muscle fiber is innervated by only one motor neuron in a motor unit of a skeletal muscle. However, one motor neuron may innervate multiple muscle fibers in the same motor unit.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the function of motor neurons in stimulating muscle fibers.