If You Wanted to Prevent a Synapse from Working, You

question 71

Multiple Choice

If you wanted to prevent a synapse from working, you might __________.

• A) activate the axon leading to its synaptic knobs
• B) block the release of the synaptic vesicles into the synapse
• C) prevent the synaptic knobs from contacting the receptor surface of the dendrite
• D) all of the above

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