When a Neurotransmitter Is Released,but It Does Not Fit into a Suitable

question 129

Multiple Choice

When a neurotransmitter is released,but it does not fit into a suitable receptor channel on the postsynaptic neuron,

• A) an inhibitory postsynaptic potential will be generated.
• B) an excitatory postsynaptic potential will be generated.
• C) the strength of the action potential in the presynaptic neuron will increase.
• D) the firing potential of the postsynaptic neuron will not be affected.

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Definitions:

P-Value

The probability of observing data at least as extreme as the data actually observed, under the assumption that the null hypothesis is true.

Null Hypothesis

A default hypothesis that there is no significant difference or effect, used as a starting point for statistical testing.

P-Value

The probability of observing test results at least as extreme as the results actually observed, under the assumption that the null hypothesis is true.

Confidence Interval

A range of values, derived from sample data, that is likely to contain the value of an unknown population parameter, with a specified level of confidence.