Neurotransmitters Affect the Behaviour of a Cell Because They

question 32

Multiple Choice

Neurotransmitters affect the behaviour of a cell because they:

• A) are exclusively inhibitory or excitatory
• B) mimic psychotropics
• C) bind to the postsynaptic receptor and produce changes on the neuron cell wall, creating a cascade of further changes
• D) increase the size of the action potential, creating a bigger response across the cell

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