Neuropeptides

question 29

Multiple Choice

Neuropeptides

• A)are sometimes co-secreted along with classical neurotransmitters
• B)are synthesized in the cytosol of the axon terminal
• C)act at the subsynaptic membrane of the postsynaptic neuron
• D)act slowly to bring about an IPSP or EPSP
• E)are larger molecules than classical neurotransmitters

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