Tiny sacs in a synaptic knob that release chemicals into the synapse are called ________.
A) synaptic nodes
B) synaptic knobs
C) synaptic vesicles
D) synaptic clefts

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Synaptic vesicles are tiny sacs located in the synaptic knob of a neuron that contain neurotransmitters. These vesicles release the neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft, where they can bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron and transmit signals.

Tiny Sacs in a Synaptic Knob That Release Chemicals into the Synapse