Chemical Synapses Differ from Electrical Synapses in That They

question 165

Multiple Choice

Chemical synapses differ from electrical synapses in that they

• A) possess a greater variety of postsynaptic responses.
• B) are faster.
• C) contain numerous gap junctions.
• D) have bidirectional transmission.
• E) excel at synchronizing the activity of cells.

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