Acetylcholine is released from the presynaptic terminal by the process of

A) exocytosis.
B) diffusion.
C) phagocytosis.
D) active transport.
E) endocytosis.

Exocytosis

The process by which cells transport molecules out of the cell by the fusion of vesicles with the plasma membrane.

Presynaptic Terminal

The end point of a neuron where it connects to another neuron or muscle cell, releasing neurotransmitters to transmit nerve impulses.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in muscle activation and various functions in the central and peripheral nervous system, including memory and arousal.