Multiple Choice
After a neurotransmitter diffuses across the synaptic cleft,what is the next action that occurs in transmission of an action potential?
A) Neurotransmitter molecules immediately depolarize the postsynaptic membrane.
B) Neurotransmitter molecules bind to receptor proteins in the postsynaptic membrane.
C) A delay occurs while receptor proteins are synthesized in the postsynaptic membrane.
D) A delay occurs while neurotransmitter molecules are transformed into ions that carry the action potential.
E) A single neurotransmitter molecule immediately triggers an action potential in the postsynaptic membrane.
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