Which of these happens first in an cholinergic synaptic transmission?
A. Acetylcholine diffuses across the synaptic cleft
B. Acetylcholine binds to ligand-regulated gates
C. Sodium enters the postsynaptic cell
D. The synaptic vesicles release acetylcholine
E. A postsynaptic potential is produced
Answer: D
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