Miniature endplate potentials are essential for which of the following?
A. Inhibiting the action of lower motor neurons
B. Initiating contraction of muscles
C. Preventing atrophy of muscle fibers
D. A and B
E. All of the above
ANS: C
Rationale: Miniature endplate potentials provide trophic factors to skeletal muscle fibers that are essential to prevent atrophy.
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