When a Neurotransmitter Diffuses Across the Synaptic Cleft and Binds

question 55

Multiple Choice

When a neurotransmitter diffuses across the synaptic cleft and binds to a transmitter-activated receptor, which of the following may occur in the postsynaptic cell?

• A)membrane depolarization
• B)membrane hyperpolarization
• C)initiation of chemical reactions
• D)All of the answers are correct.

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