The accompanying figure relates to events at the neuromuscular junction. Match the steps highlighted in the figure (steps 1-9) with the statements using the letter key below.
-calcium triggers release of acetylcholine
A)Step 1
B)Step 2
C)Step 3
D)Step 4
E)Step 5
F)Step 6
G)Step 7
H)Step 8
I)Step 9

Question

The accompanying figure relates to events at the neuromuscular junction. Match the steps highlighted in the figure (steps 1-9) with the statements using the letter key below.
-calcium triggers release of acetylcholine
A)Step 1 
B)Step 2 
C)Step 3 
D)Step 4 
E)Step 5 
F)Step 6 
G)Step 7 
H)Step 8 
I)Step 9

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Calcium triggers the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction during step 3, where calcium ions enter the presynaptic terminal and cause synaptic vesicles to release acetylcholine into the synaptic cleft.

The Accompanying Figure Relates to Events at the Neuromuscular Junction