A single motor neuron with all the muscle cells it innervates is called a
A) motor unit
B) neuromuscular junction
C) neurotransmitter
D) both b and c above

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A motor unit consists of a single motor neuron and all the muscle cells it innervates. This unit functions as a single entity to produce muscle contractions. Neuromuscular junction refers to the point of contact between the motor neuron and the muscle cell, while neurotransmitter refers to the chemical released by the neuron to transmit the nerve impulse across the junction.

A Single Motor Neuron with All the Muscle Cells It