Immediately following the arrival of the stimulus at a skeletal muscle cell there is a short period called the ________ period during which the neurotransmitter is released by exocytosis,diffuses across the synaptic cleft,and binds to its receptors.
A) relaxation
B) refractory
C) latent
D) contraction

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The latent period is the short period of time following the arrival of a stimulus where the neurotransmitter is released, diffuses across the synaptic cleft, and binds to its receptors. This is before the actual muscle contraction occurs. The refractory period occurs after the muscle contraction and refers to the temporary inability of the muscle to respond to another stimulus. The relaxation period occurs after the contraction and refers to the period of time where the muscle is returning to its resting state. The contraction period refers to the actual period of time where the muscle is contracting.

Immediately Following the Arrival of the Stimulus at a Skeletal