When Neurotransmitters Communicate an Excitatory Message to the Postsynaptic Neuron

question 112

Multiple Choice

When neurotransmitters communicate an excitatory message to the postsynaptic neuron:

• A) the postsynaptic neuron is more likely to generate an action potential.
• B) the presynaptic neuron is more likely to generate an action potential.
• C) the action potential is canceled out.
• D) reuptake is inhibited.

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