__________ plays a critical role as a neurotransmitter that stimulates voluntary muscle movement directly at the junction between nerves and muscles
A) acetylcholine
B) GABA
C) dopamine
D) endorphin
Answer: A
Rationale: Acetylcholine is one of the most widespread neurotransmitters within the body, found at the junctions between nerve cells and skeletal muscles and so is very important for voluntary movement.
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