The neurotransmitter always used at the neuromuscular junction is:

SYNAPTIC PHYSIOLOGY

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A	It depends upon the type of muscle being innervated
B	noradrenaline
C	acetylcholine
D	dopamine

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -In the somatic nervous system, acetylcholine is used at the neuromuscular junctions, triggering the firing of motor neurons and affecting voluntary movements.

Detailed explanation-2: -Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in memory, learning, attention, arousal and involuntary muscle movement. Medical conditions associated with low acetylcholine levels include Alzheimer’s disease and myasthenia gravis.

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