For this question you may use either a neuron or a skeletal muscle fiber (but notboth) to answer. In words and/or figures, describe how the binding of aneurontransmitter to its receptor eventually leads to a mechanical event(neurotransmitter release or skeletal muscle contraction). In other words, describethe steps involved in either muscle contraction or nerve conduction.Remember: You may either 1) type your answer here, 2) type in a separate file andupload the file here with or without additional images or 3) write your answer on aseparate sheet of paper, scan or screenshot an image of your response and uploadthe file here.

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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Nerve conduction is a general term for electrical signals carried by nerve cells. A gap called a synapse or synaptic cleft separates the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of the next neuron. Neurons don’t touch. The signal must traverse the synapse to continue on its path through the nervous system.

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