Neurotransmitter Receptors Can Be Described as Being Ligand-Gated Ion Channels

Multiple Choice

Neurotransmitter receptors can be described as being ligand-gated ion channels. This means that if they bind to their neurotransmitter, ______.

A) then an action potential will be generated in the postsynaptic cell
B) they only open if sodium levels outside the cell are also high
C) they undergo a structural change that causes an ion channel to open
D) they will cause the postsynaptic cell membrane to depolarise