Neuron X Makes Inhibitory Axon-Axonal Synaptic Contact with Neuron Y

question 30

Multiple Choice

Neuron X makes inhibitory axon-axonal synaptic contact with neuron Y at the synapse of Y and neuron Z.Which will occur when action potentials are stimulated in neuron X?

• A)Neuron Y will be inhibited from reaching the threshold to fire an action potential.
• B)The release of neurotransmitter by neuron Y will be inhibited.
• C)The synapse between neurons Y and Z will be changed from an excitatory synapse to an inhibitory one.
• D)Neurons Y and Z will both be more likely to reach threshold and fire an action potential.
• E)Neurons Y and Z will both be less likely to reach threshold and fire an action potential.

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