Ch 5 Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the neuromuscular junction?
A
The site where the nervous system and muscle fibers communicate
2
Q
What is the term for the chemical messengers that cross the synapse between the neuron and muscle and assist with nerve transmission?
A
Neurotransmitters
3
Q
Which joint is the most mobile, able to move in all three directions?
A
Ball-and-socket
4
Q
When a gymnast balances on a beam, they are aware of their body’s general orientation and the relative position of its parts. This is due to which key sensory function?
A
Proprioception
