What Event Causes the Release of Neurotransmitters into the Synaptic

question 34

Multiple Choice

What event causes the release of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft?

• A) the arrival of the action potential at the postsynaptic neuron
• B) the arrival of the resting potential at the postsynaptic neuron
• C) the arrival of the action potential at the terminal buttons
• D) the arrival of the resting potential at the terminal buttons

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