Molecules on the Surface of the Postsynaptic Cell That Bind

question 67

Multiple Choice

Molecules on the surface of the postsynaptic cell that bind with and respond to neurotransmitters are called:

• A) synapses.
• B) receptors.
• C) neuromodulators.
• D) glia.

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