The Chemical Messengers Released by Neurons That Diffuse Beyond the Synapse

question 74

Multiple Choice

 The chemical messengers released by neurons that diffuse beyond the synapse to have their effect on surrounding neurons are called

• A) neurotransmitters.
• B) neuromodulators.
• C) neurohormones.
• D) neuroenzymes.

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