Neurotransmitters Affect Postsynaptic Cells by

question 70

Multiple Choice

Neurotransmitters affect postsynaptic cells by

• A) initiating signal transduction pathways in the cells.
• B) causing molecular changes in the cells.
• C) affecting ion-channel proteins.
• D) altering the permeability of the cells.
• E) All of these options are correct.

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