A Neurotransmitter Is Released into a Synapse, but It Has

question 32

Multiple Choice

A neurotransmitter is released into a synapse, but it has no effect on a neighboring neuron. Which of the following 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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Definitions:

Disposable Income

The net income available to an individual or household for saving or spending after income taxes have been deducted.

C + I

An abbreviation for "Consumption + Investment," which are components used in calculating gross domestic product (GDP) in the expenditure method.

Disposable Income

Money that households can allocate towards savings and spending after income tax charges.

C + I

An economic term that represents the sum of consumer spending (C) and investment spending (I); key components of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) formula.