What Event Must Occur in the Postsynaptic Cell Before It

question 42

Multiple Choice

What event must occur in the postsynaptic cell before it generates an action potential?

• A)The postsynaptic cell must fuse to the presynaptic cell membrane to generate an action potential.
• B)The postsynaptic cell receive passage of ions through the gap junctions between the two cells in order to generate an action potential.
• C)The postsynaptic cell must release neurotransmitters to generate an action potential.
• D)The postsynaptic cell membrane must reach threshold to generate an action potential.
• E)The postsynaptic cell membrane must hyperpolarize to generate an action potential.

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