A decrease in the number of voltage-gated Ca2+ ion channels in the presynaptic terminal would

A. have no effect on transmission across the synapse.
B. increase exocytosis.
C. alter receptors on the postsynaptic membrane.
D. enhance transmission across the synapse.
E. reduce or inhibit transmission across the synapse.


Answer: E

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