When Neurotransmitters Communicate an Excitatory Message to the Postsynaptic Neuron

question 47

Multiple Choice

When neurotransmitters communicate an excitatory message to the postsynaptic neuron:

• A)the postsynaptic neuron is more likely to generate an action potential.
• B)the presynaptic neuron is more likely to generate an action potential.
• C)the action potential is canceled out.
• D)reuptake is inhibited.

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