Discuss the role of calcium ions in the transmission of an action potential at the synapse
What will be an ideal response?
An action potential reaching the axon terminal triggers voltage-gated calcium ion channels to open. The presence of calcium ions in the axon terminal causes synaptic vesicles to release neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft. Neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron. Ion channels respond and a local potential is created.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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