Although Slower Than an Action Potential, Synaptic Transmission Is Still

question 32

Multiple Choice

 Although slower than an action potential, synaptic transmission is still relatively fast because ____.

• A) the synaptic cleft is very narrow
• B) sodium ions are transported quickly
• C) neurotransmitters diffuse faster than electricity
• D) EPSPs travel faster than IPSPs

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