What is a neuromuscular junction?

A gap between two axons

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A gap between two neurons

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The synapse between a motor neuron and a skeletal muscle cell

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The synapse between a sensory neuron and a skeletal muscle cell

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The correct option is C The synapse between a motor neuron and a skeletal muscle cell
Neuromuscular junction refers to the synaptic gap between a motor nerve and an effector muscle (skeletal muscle). This connects and conveys messages from the nervous system to the muscular system.

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