NPTE Physical Therapist Exam Review

Category - Physical Therapy

What is the anatomical name for the location on a muscle fiber where a nerve impulse is received?
  1. Synapse
  2. Motor endplate
  3. Neuromuscular junction
  4. Golgi organ
Explanation
Answer: B - The motor endplate is the anatomical name for the location on a muscle fiber where a nerve impulse is received. This location contains neurotransmitter receptors. Neurotransmitters bind to the muscle cell membrane and cause depolarization.
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