Describe the steps involved during the excitation contraction coupling in skeletal muscles starting from an action potential in the motor neuron to muscle relaxation.
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Action potential in the motor neuron: When a motor neuron receives a signal from the central nervous system, it generates an action potential. This action potential travels down the length of the motor neuron. Show more…
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