Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 44 - Neurons, Glia, and Nervous Systems - 44.3 - Neurons Communicate with Other Cells - 44.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 954: 1

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Action potentials cause calcium channels of the synaptic cleft to open, which leads to an influx of calcium ions. These calcium ions stimulate the release of neurotransmitters from synaptic vesicles into the synaptic cleft as part of exocytosis.

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Action potentials cause calcium channels of the synaptic cleft to open, which leads to an influx of calcium ions. These calcium ions stimulate the release of neurotransmitters from synaptic vesicles into the synaptic cleft as part of exocytosis.
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