In an active synapse composed of a presynaptic and postsynaptic cell, which part of the presynaptic cell is the last to participate in the action potential?
A) Axon
B) Axon hillock
C) Dendrites
D) Cell body
E) Axon terminals

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The axon terminals, located at the end of the presynaptic cell's axon, are the last to participate in the action potential. This is where neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft, allowing communication with the postsynaptic cell.

In an Active Synapse Composed of a Presynaptic and Postsynaptic