Which of the Following Statements About Synapses Is False

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about synapses is false?

• A) Electrical synapses allow electrical signals to pass between cells without the use of neurotransmitters.
• B) There are many different neurotransmitters and even more types of receptors.
• C) Some poisons and drugs act by increasing the rate of clearance of transmitter for the synapse.
• D) The action of a neurotransmitter depends on the receptor to which it binds.
• E) With repeated stimulation, a neuron can become more sensitive to its inputs.

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