What happens when a neurotransmitter is released by a presynaptic cell?

A. It causes calcium to rush into the presynaptic neuron.
B. It causes calcium to rush into the postsynaptic neuron.
C. The neurotransmitter passively spreads across the synaptic cleft.
D. The neurotransmitter is actively transported across the synaptic cleft.


Answer: C

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