Compare Presynaptic and Postsynaptic Cells

question 56

Multiple Choice

Compare presynaptic and postsynaptic cells.

• A)Presynaptic cells are sensory neurons and postsynaptic cells are motor neurons.
• B)Presynaptic cells are motor neurons and presynaptic cells are sensory neurons.
• C)Presynaptic cells are usually neurons and postsynaptic cells can be a neuron or another type of cell,such as skeletal muscle fiber or a gland cell.
• D)Presynaptic cells can be a neuron or another type of cell,such as a skeletal muscle fiber or a gland cell and postsynaptic cells are usually neurons.
• E)Presynaptic cells are usually found in the peripheral nervous system and postsynaptic cells are usually found in the central nervous system.

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