Multiple Choice
Which characteristic of chemical synapses contributes to diverse postsynaptic responses?
A) The close connection between communicating cells
B) The complexity of the structure of the synaptic cleft
C) The diverse breakdown products of each neurotransmitter
D) The several types of receptors associated with each neurotransmitter
E) The small number of neurotransmitters, each with diverse functions
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