Once an action potential reaches a neurotransmitter release site, the release of the neurotransmitter is triggered by:The influx of Na* through voltage-gated channels.O The efflux of Na* through voltage-gated channels.The influx of K* through voltage-gated channels.The efflux of K+ through voltage-gated channels.The influx of Ca²+ through voltage-gated channels.O The efflux of Ca2+ through voltage-gated channels.

When an action potential reaches the end of an axon terminal, it triggers the opening of…

Once an action potential reaches a neurotransmitter release site, the release of the neurotransmitter is triggered by: The influx of Na* through voltage-gated channels. O The efflux of Na* through voltage-gated channels. O The influx of K* through voltage-gated channels. O The efflux of K* through voltage-gated channels. O The influx of Ca2+ through voltage-gated channels. O The efflux of Ca2+ through voltage-gated channels.

Once an action potential reaches a neurotransmitter release site, the release of the neurotransmitter is triggered by: The influx of Na* through voltage-gated channels. O The efflux of Na* through voltage-gated channels. O The influx of K* through voltage-gated channels. O The efflux of K* through voltage-gated channels. O The influx of Ca2+ through voltage-gated channels. O The efflux of Ca2+ through voltage-gated channels.

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter4: Principles Of Neural And Hormonal Communication

Section: Chapter Questions

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