When transmission occurs at a synapse, neurotransmitter is released by

A. the presynaptic neuron's synaptic knob into the synaptic cleft.
B. the postsynaptic neuron's telodendria into the axon hillock.
C. the postsynaptic neuron's dendrites into the synaptic cleft.
D. the presynaptic neuron's soma into synaptic vesicles.
E. the presynaptic neuron's dendrites into the synaptic cleft.


Answer: A

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