Describe how an action potential stimulates synaptic release of neurotransmitters. (5 marks)

action potential depolarises the synaptic terminal this activates the voltage gated calcium channels Calcium ions diffuses into the cell down the electrical gradient Calcium ions stimulate the release of the vesicles containing the neurotransmitterby exocytosis

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