12 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a protein involved in the neuromuscular junction?
Titin
What is the name of the neurotransmitter released at the neuromuscular junction?
Acetylcholine
Which ion is responsible for triggering the release of acetylcholine from the presynaptic neuron?
Calcium
What is the name of the protein that anchors acetylcholine receptors to the muscle cell membrane?
Dystrophin
Which enzyme breaks down acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft?
Acetylcholinesterase
What is the name of the autoimmune disorder that targets acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction?
Myasthenia gravis
Which of the following is responsible for triggering the release of acetylcholine from the presynaptic neuron?
Calcium ion
What is the name of the protein that acetylcholine binds to on the muscle cell membrane?
Nicotinic receptor
What is the name of the enzyme responsible for breaking down acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft?
Acetylcholinesterase
Which of the following is required for muscle contraction to occur?
Both of the above
What is the name of the autoimmune disorder that targets the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction?
Myasthenia gravis
Which of the following is NOT a component of the neuromuscular junction?
Blood vessel
Test your knowledge on the neuromuscular junction with this quiz! From identifying the proteins involved to understanding the role of neurotransmitters and ions, this quiz covers all the essential aspects of neuromuscular junction functioning. Challenge yourself with questions about acetylcholine receptors, synaptic cleft enzymes, and more. Sharpen your knowledge and learn something new with this informative quiz.
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