Which sequence most accurately reflects the events involved in synaptic transmission?
A)binding of neurotransmitters to receptor molecules; dispersal across the synaptic cleft; rupturing of synaptic vesicles; action potential
B)rupturing of synaptic vesicles; dispersal across the synaptic cleft; action potential; binding of neurotransmitters to receptor molecules
C)action potential; rupturing of synaptic vesicles; dispersal across the synaptic cleft; binding of neurotransmitters to receptor molecules
D)action potential; dispersal across the synaptic cleft; binding of neurotransmitters to receptor molecules; rupturing of synaptic vesicles

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Synaptic transmission typically involves an action potential traveling along the presynaptic neuron, stimulating the release of neurotransmitters from synaptic vesicles. These neurotransmitters then diffuse across the synaptic cleft and bind to specific receptor molecules on the postsynaptic neuron. This binding triggers a response in the postsynaptic neuron, which may lead to the generation of a new action potential. Option C correctly reflects this sequence of events.

Which Sequence Most Accurately Reflects the Events Involved in Synaptic