In a Longitudinal Section of a Nerve Cell, at the Presynaptic

question 12

Multiple Choice

In a longitudinal section of a nerve cell, at the presynaptic site you note a variety of vesicles that are anchored to the plasma membrane. The vesicles must be specialized for

• A)polarized secretion.
• B)constitutive secretion.
• C)zymogen secretion.
• D)regulated secretion.
• E)none of the above

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