The transmission of impulses from the nerve to the striated muscle at the neuromuscular junction is mediated by the release of:
A) Adrenaline
B) Acetylcholine
C) Cholinesterase
D) Norepinephrine
E) Acetaldehyde

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The neurotransmitter released at the neuromuscular junction is acetylcholine (ACh). ACh is released from the axon terminal of the nerve and diffuses across the synaptic cleft to bind to ACh receptors on the muscle fiber, triggering muscle contraction.

The Transmission of Impulses from the Nerve to the Striated