The neuromuscular junction consists of ________

A) the axon terminal coming into close proximity to a muscle fiber
B) the end branch of a single nerve fiber touching a muscle
C) a nerve coming into close proximity to a muscle fiber
D) a nerve touching a muscle


Answer: A

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