Which process is responsible for the release of neurotransmitters from the presynaptic neuron into the synapse?
A) diffusion
B) endocytosis
C) exocytosis
D) fusion
E) synaptic release

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Exocytosis is the process by which neurotransmitters are released from the presynaptic neuron into the synaptic cleft. This occurs when vesicles containing neurotransmitters fuse with the presynaptic membrane and release their contents into the synapse.

Which Process Is Responsible for the Release of Neurotransmitters from the Presynaptic