What is the role of exocytosis in neurotransmitter release in nerve cells?

• A. It degrades neurotransmitters before they reach the synapse.
• B. It prevents neurotransmitter release until a signal is received.
• C. It allows neurotransmitter-containing vesicles to fuse with the plasma membrane and release their contents.
• D. It stores neurotransmitters in the cytoplasm.

Answer: (C)