What role does Ca2+play in synaptic transmission?

A) Ca2+ is released into the synapse, transmitting a signal to the postsynaptic cell.
B) Ca2+ causes the release of vesicles from the readily releasable pool.
C) Ca2+causes vesicles to move from the storage pool to docking proteins.
D) Both B and C


Answer: D

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