Which of These Statements Describes Neuropeptides

question 455

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements describes neuropeptides

• A)They are sometimes cosecreted along with classical neurotransmitters.
• B)They are synthesized in the cytosol of the axon terminal.
• C)They act at the subsynaptic membrane of the postsynaptic neuron.
• D)They usually alter the potential of postsynaptic cells by opening specific ion channels.

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