In a chemical synapse,when the wave of depolarization reaches the presynaptic membrane,it triggers the release of
A) sodium ions.
B) neurotransmitter molecules.
C) electricity.
D) nerve action potentials.
E) None of the choices are correct.

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When the wave of depolarization reaches the presynaptic membrane, it triggers the release of neurotransmitter molecules. These molecules diffuse across the synaptic cleft and bind to receptors on the postsynaptic membrane, thereby transmitting the signal to the next neuron or effector cell.

In a Chemical Synapse,when the Wave of Depolarization Reaches the Presynaptic