Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Immediate Consequence

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the immediate consequence of neurotransmitter molecules binding to ligand-gated ion channel receptors?

• A)Voltage-gated channels in the cell membrane open and permit ion flow through the membrane.
• B)The activity of the sodium-potassium pumps increases.
• C)Calcium absorption into the axon terminal cell is triggered.
• D)Neurotransmitter-containing vesicles bind to the inside of the axon terminal membrane.

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