When the nerve signal reaches the axon terminal, what happens next?

A. The muscle contracts.
B. The synaptic vesicles release neurotransmitter.
C. An electrical signal is formed that jumps the synaptic cleft.
D. Myosin is released from the axon terminal.
E. H+ is pumped into the synaptic cleft.


Answer: B

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