Tiny Sacs in a Synaptic Knob That Release Chemicals into the Synapse

question 110

Multiple Choice

Tiny sacs in a synaptic knob that release chemicals into the synapse are called ________.

• A) synaptic nodes
• B) synaptic knobs
• C) synaptic vesicles
• D) synaptic clefts

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