Multiple Choice
Calcium entry into the presynaptic terminal is greatest:
A) During the rising phase of the action potential.
B) At the peak of the action potential.
C) During the falling phase of the action potential.
D) During the afterhyperpolarization that follows an action potential.
E) When the action potential is in its resting phase.
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