Which Ion Causes Neurotransmitter Vesicles to Fuse with the Axon's

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which ion causes neurotransmitter vesicles to fuse with the axon's membrane during the conduction of a nerve impulse from one neuron to the next?

• A) chlorine
• B) sodium
• C) potassium
• D) calcium
• E) magnesium

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