Acetylcholine is released from a neuron

A. by conduction through a gap junction from nerve to muscle.
B. by a primary active transport pump.
C. by rapid diffusion when a voltage-gated ion channel opens for it.
D. through exocytosis when a vesicle fuses with the membrane.


Answer: D

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