Which of These Happens First in a Cholinergic Synaptic Transmission

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of these happens first in a cholinergic synaptic transmission?

• A) Acetylcholine diffuses across the synaptic cleft.
• B) A postsynaptic potential is produced.
• C) Sodium ions enter the postsynaptic cell.
• D) The synaptic vesicles release acetylcholine.
• E) Acetylcholine binds to ligand-gated ion channels.

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