When a Neurotransmitter Like Acetylcholine Is Acting in an Excitatory

question 68

Multiple Choice

When a neurotransmitter like acetylcholine is acting in an excitatory manner which of the following is likely a result of the acetylcholine acting on the postsynaptic cell?

• A) Chemically gated sodium channels will open.
• B) Chemically gated sodium channels will be closed.
• C) Chemically gated potassium channels will open.
• D) Chemically gated chloride channels will open.

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