When the Neurotransmitter Is Released to a Neuron, What Happens

question 16

Multiple Choice

When the neurotransmitter is released to a neuron, what happens?

• A) It binds to the membrane of the neuron, triggering an action potential where positive ions can rush into the cell.
• B) It changes the external charge of the neuron from positive to negative, triggering an action potential and nerve impulse.
• C) It causes the heart rate to increase.
• D) It enters into the synaptic space and triggers negative ions to bind with the cell membrane, allowing an action potential.
• E) It binds to the dendrites on a neuron, triggering an action potential that travels up the axon to the next cell.

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