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An action potential arriving at the presynaptic terminal causesMultiple Choicevoltage-gated sodium ion channels to open, and sodium ions to diffuse out of the cell.voltage-gated calcium ion channels to open, and calcium ions to diffuse into the cell.voltage-gated sodium ion channels to open, and sodium ions to diffuse into the cell.ligand-gated sodium channels to open, and sodium ions to diffuse out of the cell.acetylcholine to diffuse into the cell.

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An action potential arriving at the presynaptic terminal causesMultiple Choicevoltage-gated sodium ion channels to open, and sodium ions to diffuse out of the cell.voltage-gated calcium ion channels to open, and calcium ions to diffuse into the cell.voltage-gated sodium ion channels to open, and sodium ions to diffuse into the cell.ligand-gated sodium channels to open, and sodium ions to diffuse out of the cell.acetylcholine to diffuse into the cell.

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The correct answer is: voltage-gated calcium ion channels to open, and calcium ions to diffuse into the cell.

Here's the step by step explanation:

  1. An action potential (electrical signal) travels down the neuron until it reaches the presynaptic terminal (the end of the neuron).

  2. The arrival of the action potential at the presynaptic terminal causes voltage-gated calcium ion channels to open. These channels are sensitive to changes in electrical charge (voltage) and open in response to the action potential.

  3. With the calcium ion channels open, calcium ions (Ca2+) diffuse into the cell. This means they move from an area of

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