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the entrance of ____ into the presynaptic neuron triggers the release of a neurotransmitter.
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When an action - potential reaches the presynaptic terminal, voltage - gated calcium channels open. The influx of calcium ($Ca^{2+}$) ions into the presynaptic neuron causes synaptic vesicles to fuse with the presynaptic membrane and release neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft.
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Calcium ions ($Ca^{2+}$)