All of the Following Are Typical Characteristics of Neurotransmitters Except

question 143

Multiple Choice

All of the following are typical characteristics of neurotransmitters except

• A) they are synthesized by a presynaptic neuron.
• B) they are released in response to stimulation.
• C) they are released into the bloodstream before reaching the postsynaptic cell.
• D) they bind to specific receptors on the postsynaptic cell.
• E) they alter the physiology of the postsynaptic cell.

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Definitions:

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