During a Synapse, What Change Occurs After the Neurotransmitter Binds

question 25

Multiple Choice

During a synapse, what change occurs after the neurotransmitter binds to the receptor?

• A)The permeability of the presynaptic neuron changes; consequently, its membrane potential is changed as well.
• B)The permeability of the postsynaptic neuron changes; consequently, its membrane potential is changed as well.
• C)The postsynaptic cell prevents any change in permeability and destroys the action potential.
• D)The presynaptic cell synthesizes and secretes additional neurotransmitters.

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