A Decrease in the Number of Voltage-Gated Ca²⁺ Ion Channels

question 92

Multiple Choice

A decrease in the number of voltage-gated Ca²⁺ ion channels in the presynaptic terminal would

• A) enhance transmission across the synapse.
• B) reduce or inhibit transmission across the synapse.
• C) have no effect on transmission across the synapse.
• D) alter receptors on the postsynaptic membrane.
• E) increase exocytosis.

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