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In Your Research Activities You Are Observing at Neuron 1

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In your research activities you are observing at neuron 1 synapse onto neuron 2. You are able to record presynaptically from neuron 1 and you find a consistent duration of the action potential. However, if you apply enkephalin, you find a much shorter duration action potential. What is the likely mechanism underlying your observation?


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