The stimulus that travels from the motor neuron to skeletal muscle is an electrical signal known as an action potential. When the action potential reaches the neuromuscular junction, it triggers the release of neurotransmitters, specifically acetylcholine, from the motor neuron. This neurotransmitter binds to receptors on the muscle cell membrane, leading to muscle contraction. The entire process is essential for voluntary movement and muscle coordination.
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