Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Nervous Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Nervous Tissue

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Multiple Choice

Which special cell in muscles receives messages from motor neurons?

Schwann cell

Motor end plate

Satellite cell

Muscle fiber

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Understand the anatomy of the neuromuscular junction: Motor neurons communicate with muscle cells at a specialized structure called the neuromuscular junction. This is where the motor neuron releases neurotransmitters to stimulate muscle contraction.

Identify the role of the motor end plate: The motor end plate is a specialized region of the muscle fiber's membrane that contains receptors for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. These receptors initiate the process of muscle contraction when activated.

Differentiate between the options: Schwann cells are involved in myelination of neurons, not in receiving messages from motor neurons. Satellite cells are involved in muscle repair and regeneration, not in communication with motor neurons. Muscle fibers are the contractile units of muscles but rely on the motor end plate to receive signals.

Focus on the correct answer: The motor end plate is the specific part of the muscle fiber that directly receives messages from motor neurons and initiates the contraction process.

Summarize the concept: The motor end plate is the specialized region of the muscle fiber membrane that interacts with motor neurons to facilitate communication and muscle contraction.