A Neurotransmitter Is Released into a Synapse,but It Has No

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Multiple Choice

A neurotransmitter is released into a synapse,but it has no effect on a neighboring neuron.Which statement best accounts for the unresponsiveness of the neighboring neuron?

• A) The neighboring neuron does not contain any neurotransmitters of its own.
• B) The neighboring neuron's vesicles are defective.
• C) The neighboring neuron has an outer membrane.
• D) The neighboring neuron's receptors do not accept this type of neurotransmitter.

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