The Effect That a Neurotransmitter Has on the Postsynaptic Membrane

question 88

Multiple Choice

The effect that a neurotransmitter has on the postsynaptic membrane does not depend on the

• A)frequency of neurotransmitter release.
• B)nature of the neurotransmitter.
• C)characteristics of the receptors.
• D)quantity of neurotransmitters released.
• E)the strength of the action potential.

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