The figure illustrates events at a chemical synapse. What does "B" represent?

A. Postsynaptic membrane
B. Voltage-gated Ca2+ channel
C. Synaptic cleft
D. Presynaptic terminal
E. Synaptic vesicle


Answer: E

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