The chemicals that are released at the synapse from the synaptic terminal are ________.

A) cholinesterase
B) neurotransmitters
C) ions
D) none of the above

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse from one neuron (nerve cell) to another 'target' neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Synaptic Terminal

The end point of a neuron where neurotransmitters are released to communicate with other neurons or muscle cells.