Asked by Pedro Mendes da Fonseca on Jul 14, 2024

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Which type of muscle tissue has neuromuscular junctions?

A) Skeletal muscle
B) Smooth muscle
C) Cardiac muscle

Neuromuscular Junctions

Specialized synapses between motor neurons and skeletal muscle fibers, crucial for initiating muscle contraction.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle tissue which is under the voluntary control of the somatic nervous system; it is used to facilitate movement by applying force to bones and joints via contraction.

Smooth Muscle

Type of muscle tissue found in the walls of internal organs and blood vessels, involuntary in action.

  • Recognize the importance of neuromuscular junctions in muscle function.
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Trinity CrableJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Skeletal muscle fibers are directly stimulated by motor neurons at neuromuscular junctions, where the motor neuron's axon terminal meets the muscle fiber, allowing for voluntary control of these muscles.