What triggers the release of neurotransmitter from a presynaptic knob?
Correct answer C. Entry of Ca²⁺ ions when the action potential arrives
Explanation
Arrival of an action potential opens voltage-gated calcium channels. Ca²⁺ entry causes vesicles containing neurotransmitter to fuse with the presynaptic membrane and release their contents.
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