Skeletal Muscles Are Stimulated to Contract by Release of the Neurotransmitter

question 16

Short Answer

Skeletal muscles are stimulated to contract by release of the neurotransmitter ____________________.

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Definitions:

Abdominis

Referring to abdominal muscles, especially the rectus abdominis, which is a key muscle in the front of the abdomen.

Abdomen

The part of the body that lies between the chest and the pelvis, containing most of the digestive system organs, among others.

Brachium

An anatomical term referring to the arm, specifically the upper arm from shoulder to elbow.

Sarcomere

The basic contractile unit of muscle fiber, responsible for the muscle's ability to contract and produce movement.