A nurse is caring for a patient with a neuromuscular condition.The nurse needs to assess the patient's muscle movement and strength.In doing so,the nurse recalls that chemicals that transfer electrical impulses from the nerve across the myoneural junction are called which of the following?
A) Isometrics
B) Synergistics
C) Proprioceptors
D) Neurotransmitters

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Transmission of the impulse from the nervous system to the musculoskeletal system is an electrochemical event that requires a neurotransmitter,a chemical that transfers the electric impulse from the nerve to the muscle.Isometrics is a type of exercise using muscles.Synergistics are opposite effects.Proprioceptors are located in nerve endings.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Neuromuscular