Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Receptor proteins located at the synapse between neurons and skeletal muscle cells that bind acetylcholine and other ligands to open ion channels and allow sodium ions to enter muscle cells, initiating depolarization and muscle contraction.