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what neurotransmitter allows a nerve to communicate with a skeletal muscle fiber?
serotonin
dopamine
acetylcholine
histamine
Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter that enables communication between a nerve and a skeletal muscle fiber. It is released at the neuromuscular junction, binds to receptors on the muscle fiber, and triggers muscle contraction. Serotonin is involved in mood regulation, dopamine in reward and movement (but not specifically at the neuromuscular junction for skeletal muscle communication), and histamine in immune responses and allergic reactions.
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Acetylcholine