At Metabotropic Synapses, Second Messengers Are Activated in Postsynaptic Neurons

question 134

Multiple Choice

At metabotropic synapses, second messengers are activated in postsynaptic neurons by

• A) electrical currents.
• B) specific enzymes.
• C) mitochondria.
• D) transmitter-receptor combinations.

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