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Neuromuscular junction

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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The specialized synapse where a motor neuron connects to a skeletal muscle cell, allowing chemical signals to trigger muscle contraction.

AP course connection

Topic 4.1: 4.1 Cell Communication

Unit 4

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