Which of the following statements about neurotransmitter release is incorrect?

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Which of the following statements about neurotransmitter release is incorrect?

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Calcium ions trigger neurotransmitter release at the synapse. Neurotransmitters are released from synaptic vesicles. Neurotransmitter release occurs only at chemical synapses. Neurotransmitters are directly transmitted through electrical synapses. Correct

Explanation

In electrical synapses, nerve impulses are directly transmitted via gap junctions, without neurotransmitter involvement.

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