What triggers the release of acetylcholine from a synaptic terminal?

A) release of calcium ions from the synaptic vesicles
B) graded potentials in the synaptic terminal
C) synaptic vesicles fuse to dendrites
D) diffusion of sodium ions out of the synaptic terminal
E) diffusion of calcium ions into the synaptic terminal


E

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