In a Neuron, Where Are Voltage -Gated Calcium Channels Located

question 19

Multiple Choice

In a neuron, where are voltage -gated calcium channels located?

• A) axon hillock
• B) axon terminal
• C) dendrites
• D) axon
• E) soma

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