A Neuron Might Be Temporarily Unable to Transmit an Impulse

question 121

Multiple Choice

A neuron might be temporarily unable to transmit an impulse to another neuron or effector if ________.

• A) its supply of neurotransmitters is exhausted
• B) the neurons are of different types
• C) the levels of microglia are too low
• D) there are too many astrocytes present
• E) the neurotransmitter is inhibitory

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