(1) Ca2+ enters axon terminal. (2) Ligand-gated ion channels open in postsynaptic membrane. (3) Neurotransmitter binds to postsynaptic receptor. (4) Action potential reaches axon terminal of presynaptic neuron. (5) Neurotransmitter released by exocytosis.

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Answer:

These are the events occurring at synapse for the transmission of nerve impulse across the synapse from one neuron to another. The order of events is as follows: 4 - 1 - 5 - 3 - 2.

Explanation:

The correct order of events during the transmission of nerve impulse from one neuron to another is as follows:

4) Action potential reaches axon terminal of presynaptic neuron.

1)  Ca2+ enters axon terminal.

5) Neurotransmitter released by exocytosis.

3) Neurotransmitter binds to postsynaptic receptor.

2) Ligand-gated ion channels open in postsynaptic membrane.

- The transmission across the synapse can be either electrical or chemical. Here is this case we are talking about chemical transmission.

- When the action potential reaches the axon terminal, the voltage gated calcium channels open and there is influx of calcium from the synapse.

- This causes the fusion of synaptic vesicles with the membrane and exocytosis of neurotransmitter.

- These neurotransmitters bind to the receptors on post synaptic membrane and cause opening or closing of voltage gated channels.