What Type of Neuron Contacts a Muscle Fiber and Initiates

question 42

Multiple Choice

What type of neuron contacts a muscle fiber and initiates a muscle contraction?

• A)sensory neuron
• B)upper motor neuron
• C)lower motor neuron
• D)interneuron

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