Which Characteristic of Chemical Synapses Contributes to Diverse Postsynaptic Responses

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic of chemical synapses contributes to diverse postsynaptic responses?

• A) The close connection between communicating cells
• B) The complexity of the structure of the synaptic cleft
• C) The diverse breakdown products of each neurotransmitter
• D) The several types of receptors associated with each neurotransmitter
• E) The small number of neurotransmitters, each with diverse functions

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