Relaxation of a Muscle by an Inhibitory Interneuron

Inhibitory interneurons produce an inhibitors that bind to receptors on excited neurons. The binding of the inhibitor blocks the neuron from releasing the acetylcholine that is responsible for muscle contraction. As a result, the muscle relaxes.

GIF animation illustrating relaxation of a muscle by an inhibitory interneuron .gif by Gary E. Kaiser, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology, The Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus
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Last updated: August, 2019
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