An action potential has just arrived at the terminal buttons of a neuron. Which of the following events will occur immediately?

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When an action potential arrives at the terminal buttons of a neuron, it triggers the release of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft. This process is known as synaptic transmission and is the means by which neurons communicate with each other. Options A and B refer to the reuptake of neurotransmitters, which occurs after they have been released and have performed their function. Option C refers to the synthesis of neurotransmitters, which occurs in the cell body or dendrites of the neuron, prior to their transport to the terminal buttons.

An Action Potential Has Just Arrived at the Terminal Buttons