Figure 8.1
-In Figure 8.1, what is the event in Step 1 that is required to start the process that leads to the release of neurotransmitter from an axon terminal?
A)movement of sodium into the neuron and down the axon
B)movement of calcium down the axon
C)generator potential from the axon hillock
D)migration of newly synthesized neurotransmitter from the soma
E)action potential

Question

Figure 8.1
-In Figure 8.1, what is the event in Step 1 that is required to start the process that leads to the release of neurotransmitter from an axon terminal?
A)movement of sodium into the neuron and down the axon 
B)movement of calcium down the axon 
C)generator potential from the axon hillock 
D)migration of newly synthesized neurotransmitter from the soma 
E)action potential

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The release of neurotransmitter from an axon terminal is initiated by an action potential, which travels down the axon and triggers the opening of voltage-gated calcium channels at the terminal.

Figure 8.1 -In Figure 8.1, What Is the Event in Step 1