Whether a Synapse Is Excitatory or Inhibitory Depends on the

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Multiple Choice

Whether a synapse is excitatory or inhibitory depends on the

• A) size of the synapse.
• B) presynaptic axon terminal.
• C) type of neurotransmitter.
• D) nature of the postsynaptic receptors.
• E) concentration of neurotransmitter in the synaptic space.

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