Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of a Chemical

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a chemical synapse (as compared to an electrical synapse) ?

• A) amplifies the synaptic response
• B) can be either excitatory or inhibitory
• C) relatively slow
• D) much more modifiable

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