Which of the Following Is True of Synapses

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of synapses?

• A) Action potentials open chloride channels to release neurotransmitters.
• B) Presynaptic voltage changes past threshold triggers the release of neurotransmitters.
• C) The interior of the nerve cell becomes more negative during the action potential.
• D) The exterior of the nerve cell becomes more positive during the action potential.
• E) Glia are shown to slow down the release of transmitter substances from the axon.

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