After a Neurotransmitter Diffuses Across the Synaptic Cleft,what Is the Next

question 124

Multiple Choice

After a neurotransmitter diffuses across the synaptic cleft,what is the next action that occurs in transmission of an action potential?

• A) Neurotransmitter molecules immediately depolarize the postsynaptic membrane.
• B) Neurotransmitter molecules bind to receptor proteins in the postsynaptic membrane.
• C) A delay occurs while receptor proteins are synthesized in the postsynaptic membrane.
• D) A delay occurs while neurotransmitter molecules are transformed into ions that carry the action potential.
• E) A single neurotransmitter molecule immediately triggers an action potential in the postsynaptic membrane.

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