What Happens When an Electrical Impulse Reaches a Neuron's Ending

question 24

Multiple Choice

What happens when an electrical impulse reaches a neuron's ending?

• A) Neurotransmitters are released.
• B) Release of neurotransmitters is stopped.
• C) The receiving neurons fire.
• D) The receiving neurons stop all firing.

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