When a Neuron Responds to a Particular Neurotransmitter by Opening

question 10

Multiple Choice

When a neuron responds to a particular neurotransmitter by opening gated ion channels, the neurotransmitter is serving as which part of the signal pathway?

• A) receptor
• B) relay molecule
• C) transducer
• D) signal molecule
• E) endocrine molecule

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Definitions:

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Physical Differences

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