Acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter, plays a vital role in your body by facilitating communication between neurons in both the central and peripheral nervous systems. It is essential for muscle ...

People who suffer from the autoimmune disease myasthenia gravis experience muscle weakness that can affect any of the muscles we use to blink, smile or even move our body around. Researchers have ...

The neuromuscular synapse, whereby neurons control muscle, requires the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Muscle-specific receptor kinase (MuSK) ensures acetylcholine receptors on the muscle are densely ...

Your muscles aren’t just for lifting heavy objects and looking good in photos—they’re actually functioning as a sophisticated chemical factory that produces brain-boosting compounds essential for ...

Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Key Takeaways Voluntary muscles can be controlled by the person, like muscles in your neck and legs. Involuntary muscles work without you thinking about it, ...