​How Long Does a Synaptic Message Last

question 62

Multiple Choice

​How long does a synaptic message last?

• A)It lasts no more than a few milliseconds.
• B)​It lasts about one-tenth of a second.
• C)​It lasts about one second.
• D)​The duration varies greatly from one to another.

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