The Difference Between Slow and Fast Synapses Is

question 68

Multiple Choice

The difference between slow and fast synapses is

• A) the width of the synaptic cleft.
• B) the size of the synapse.
• C) whether or not the neurotransmitter acts directly on ion channels.
• D) the density of receptors on the postsynaptic membrane.
• E) the amount of neurotransmitter that is released.

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