What occurs when the action potential reaches the end of the axon?

a. an action potential takes place in the next cell

b. a neurotransmitter is released into the synaptic cleft

c. a neurotransmitter is released into the next cell

d. all of the above

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Biology

Stephen Vance

18 March, 00:26

What occurs when the action potential reaches the end of the axon?

a. an action potential takes place in the next cell

b. a neurotransmitter is released into the synaptic cleft

c. a neurotransmitter is released into the next cell

d. all of the above

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Snuggles · Answer 1

The answer is c. An AP causes the release of neurotransmitter into the synaptic cleft which binds to its receptors on the Post-synaptic membrane thus triggering a response.

What occurs when the action potential reaches the end of the axon?a. an action potential takes place in the next cellb. a neurotransmitter is released into the synaptic cleftc. a neurotransmitter is released into the next celld. all of the above

What occurs when the action potential reaches the end of the axon?

a. an action potential takes place in the next cell

b. a neurotransmitter is released into the synaptic cleft

c. a neurotransmitter is released into the next cell

d. all of the above