What Part of the Neuron Releases Neurotransmitters from Vesicles

Question

What part of the neuron releases neurotransmitters from vesicles?
A) axon terminals
B) dendrites
C) axon hillock
D) Schwann cells
E) myelin sheath

Accepted Answer

Axon terminals are the specialized ends of the axon that contain neurotransmitter-filled vesicles. When an action potential reaches the axon terminal, these vesicles release their contents into the synaptic cleft, allowing them to bind to receptors on the receiving neuron or target cell.