In a Simple Synapse, Neurotransmitter Chemicals Are Released by

question 65

Multiple Choice

In a simple synapse, neurotransmitter chemicals are released by

• A) the dendritic membrane.
• B) the presynaptic membrane.
• C) axon hillocks.
• D) cell bodies.
• E) ducts on the smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

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