In the Somatic Release Sites of Leech Retzius Neurons, When

question 23

Multiple Choice

In the somatic release sites of leech Retzius neurons, when exocytosis is not occurring,

• A) dense-core vesicles are linked to the plasma membrane by microtubules.
• B) clear vesicles are stored in the nucleus until they are needed for exocytosis.
• C) both dense-core and clear vesicles are docked on structures along the cell membrane.
• D) dense-core vesicles and mitochondria are clustered along the inside of the cell membrane.
• E) multivesicular bodies are stored in the nucleus until they are needed for exocytosis.

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