A neuron receiving a message from another neuron is said to be ________.

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A postsynaptic neuron receives a message from another neuron at the synapse, where a small gap exists between the two cells. The presynaptic neuron sends a chemical signal (neurotransmitter) across this gap, which is received by the postsynaptic neuron. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Option A (presynaptic) refers to the neuron that sends the signal, whereas option C (synaptic) refers to the synapse itself. Option B (quasisynaptic) is not a commonly used term in neuroscience.

A Neuron Receiving a Message from Another Neuron Is Said