Which statement is true of synapses?
A. Action potentials open chloride channels to release neurotransmitters.
B. Presynaptic voltage changes past threshold trigger the release of neurotransmitters.
C. The interior of the nerve cell becomes more negative during the action potential.
D. The exterior of the nerve cell becomes more positive during the action potential.
Answer: B
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