Activation of a Presynaptic Autoreceptor on Dendrites Can Produce a Hyperpolarization

question 31

Multiple Choice

Activation of a presynaptic autoreceptor on dendrites can produce a hyperpolarization that

• A) releases more transmitter.
• B) increases synthesis of transmitter.
• C) increases reuptake of the transmitter.
• D) reduces transmitter release by reducing the axon firing rate.
• E) increases the number of receptors at the synapse.

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