The Neuromuscular Junction

question 67

Multiple Choice

The neuromuscular junction

• A) is the junction between the neuron and the skeletal muscle.
• B) causes the release of neurotransmitter.
• C) hyperpolarizes the sarcolemma.
• D) is located at the tip of the T tubule.
• E) consists of many motor units.

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Definitions:

Thoracic Cavity

A part of the body cavity situated between the neck and the diaphragm; it houses the lungs and heart among other structures.

Residual Volume

The amount of air that remains in a person's lungs after fully exhaling, ensuring that the lungs do not collapse.

Lungs Collapse

Lung collapse, also known as pneumothorax, occurs when air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall, causing the lung to collapse.

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returns carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs.