The Binding of a Neurotransmitter to Inhibitory Synapses Increases the Permeability

question 132

Multiple Choice

The binding of a neurotransmitter to inhibitory synapses increases the permeability of the subsynaptic membrane to _________________________.

• A)sodium or chloride
• B)potassium or calcium
• C)potassium or chloride
• D)potassium or sodium

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Definitions:

Capillary

A capillary is a tiny blood vessel in the body's circulatory system that connects arterioles and venules, facilitating the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.

Pulmonary Circulation

The part of the circulatory system responsible for carrying blood from the heart to the lungs and back.

Right Atrium

The right upper chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the body and pumps it to the right ventricle.

Largest Artery

The largest artery in the human body is the aorta, which carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.