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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